Intel Xeon Platinum 8461V 48-Core 2.2 GHz Server Processor PK8071305073201

48-Core Xeon for Single-Socket Servers

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8461V is a 48-core, 96-thread server processor built for single-socket platforms. It operates at a 2.2 GHz base frequency and can reach a 3.70 GHz max turbo frequency. The LGA 4677 socket and 10 nm Sapphire Rapids architecture support DDR5 memory across eight channels. This CPU targets workloads that need high core counts in a one-socket configuration.

Sustained Load Behaviour with 300 W TDP

With a thermal design power of 300 W, the processor is rated to maintain its 2.2 GHz base frequency across all 48 cores under continuous load. The 97.5 MB L3 cache helps keep data close to the cores during long-running compute tasks. Maximum turbo of 3.70 GHz is opportunistic and depends on thermal headroom and power limits set by the platform. The 1S-only scalability means no multi-socket interconnect traffic to manage.

Thermals, Noise and Power in Normal Use

The 300 W rating defines the cooling capacity the system must provide; the processor ships without a cooling device. Acoustic output will depend entirely on the chosen heatsink or liquid loop and the fan curves configured in the chassis. Power draw at idle or light load will be lower than the rated TDP, but sustained heavy workloads can approach the full 300 W. Adequate airflow and a properly sized cooler are required for stable operation.