Intel PK8072205512300 Xeon Platinum 8558 48-core 2.1 GHz server processor

Intel Xeon Platinum 8558 48-core server processor

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8558 is a 48-core server processor built on the Emerald Rapids architecture. It runs at a 2.1 GHz base frequency and reaches a 4.0 GHz maximum turbo frequency. The processor supports 96 threads and provides 260 MB of L3 cache. It fits the LGA 4677 socket and has a 330 W thermal design power.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This processor suits operators running heavily threaded workloads on dual-socket platforms that can deliver 330 W of cooling. The 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes and eight memory channels at 5200 MHz support high I/O and memory bandwidth needs. Buyers who need a lower power envelope or a single-socket platform should look elsewhere.

Deciding specification: 330 W thermal design power

The 330 W thermal design power is the single specification that decides whether this is the right part. Your server chassis, power supply and cooling solution must be rated to handle this heat load continuously. If the infrastructure cannot sustain 330 W per socket, the processor will throttle or become unstable.