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Intel

Intel PK8071305074901 Xeon Platinum 8490H 60-core server processor

SKU CH-59QM-3FH2N MPN PK8071305074901

60-core server CPU with 112 threads, 112.5 MB L3 cache, DDR5-4800 support up to 4 TB, and 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes in a 350 W LGA 4677 package

  • Product nameXeon Platinum 8490H
  • CPU cores60-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 4677
  • Maximum turbo clock3.8 GHz
  • TDP rating350 W
  • Processor codenameSapphire Rapids
  • 60 cores and 112 threads handle heavy parallel workloads
  • 5 MB L3 cache keeps large data sets close to the cores
  • 10 nm Sapphire Rapids architecture delivers modern efficiency
  • DDR5 4800 MT/s memory support across eight channels
  • PCI Express 5.0 with 80 lanes enables high-speed I/O

Xeon Platinum 8490H 60-core server processor

The Xeon Platinum 8490H is a 60-core server processor built on 10 nm Sapphire Rapids architecture. It delivers 120 threads for heavily parallel workloads such as virtualisation, large-scale databases and high-performance computing. The LGA 4677 socket and 350 W thermal design target dense multi-socket platforms.

Upgrade from lower-core Xeon Scalable models

Moving from a processor with fewer cores and smaller L3 cache becomes worthwhile when thread contention or memory bandwidth limits throughput. The 112.5 MB L3 cache, eight DDR5 channels and 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes remove bottlenecks that appear on parts with narrower memory subsystems or fewer lanes.

Capacity and headroom for memory and I/O

The integrated memory controller supports up to 4 TB of DDR5 across eight channels at 4800 MT/s single DIMM or 4400 MT/s dual DIMM per channel. This headroom handles large in-memory datasets and many virtual machines. Workloads needing more than 80 PCIe lanes or higher single-thread frequency will exceed the design envelope.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $15,374.99
Pricier than about 95% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
CPU cores 60-Core
Higher than about 81% of the 386 comparable items (median 24).
Maximum turbo clock 3.8 GHz
Lower than about 55% of the 327 comparable items (median 3.9 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineIntel Xeon Platinum
Model namePK8071305074901
Product nameXeon Platinum 8490H
Performance
Working frequency2.0 GHz
Processor
CPU cores60-Core
CPU socketLGA 4677
Maximum turbo clock3.8 GHz
TDP rating350 W
Processor codenameSapphire Rapids
CPU threads112
Level 3 cache112.5 MB
64-bit capableYes
Hyper-ThreadingYes
Process node10 nm
Virtualization supportYes
CPU socket scalabilityS8S
Maximum PCIe lanes80
Memory
Supported memory speedUp to DDR5 4800 MT/s 1DPC
Up to DDR5 4400 MT/s 2DPC
Max supported memory4 TB
Channel configuration8 Channel
Ports & slots
PCIe generation5.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 25 mm
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

What socket and thermal design power does the Xeon Platinum 8490H require for motherboard compatibility?

The processor uses the LGA 4677 socket and has a thermal design power of 350 W, so the motherboard must support this socket and provide adequate cooling capacity for that heat output.

How is the Xeon Platinum 8490H installed, and what common step is often missed?

The CPU is placed into the LGA 4677 socket with the alignment notches matched, the retention mechanism is locked, and a compatible cooler must be mounted — the step often missed is that no cooling device is included, so a suitable 350 W-rated cooler must be sourced separately before installation.

What memory speed and capacity limits apply when populating all eight channels with DDR5 modules?

With one DIMM per channel the controller runs up to 4800 MT/s, with two DIMMs per channel it drops to 4400 MT/s, and the maximum supported capacity across the eight channels is 4 TB.

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