Intel Xeon Platinum 8470N PK8071305075201 server processor 52-core 1.7 GHz 97.5 MB L3 300 W
52-core server processor reaching 3.6 GHz turbo with 97.5 MB L3 cache and 300 W TDP
- Product nameXeon Platinum 8470N
- CPU cores52-Core
- CPU socketLGA 4677
- Maximum turbo clock3.6 GHz
- TDP rating300 W
- Processor codenameSapphire Rapids
- 52 cores and 104 threads handle heavy parallel workloads
- 7 GHz base with 3.6 GHz max turbo balances efficiency and peak speed
- 5 MB L3 cache keeps large datasets close to the cores
- Eight-channel DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s feeds data-intensive applications
- PCIe 5.0 with 80 lanes enables high-bandwidth I/O expansion
Server-grade compute core
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8470N is a 52-core processor built for dual-socket servers that run heavily threaded workloads. Its 104 threads and 97.5 MB L3 cache suit virtualization hosts, database nodes and high-performance computing clusters.
Platform integration needs
The chip drops into an LGA 4677 socket and exposes 80 lanes of PCI Express 5.0 for accelerator cards and fast storage. Eight memory channels accept DDR5 at up to 4800 MT/s with one DIMM per channel or 4400 MT/s with two, so the board must provide matching slots and robust power delivery for the 300 W thermal design power.
Memory and throughput ceiling
Maximum supported capacity reaches 4 TB of DDR5 across the eight channels, giving ample headroom for in-memory databases and large VM fleets. The 1.7 GHz base frequency and 3.6 GHz max turbo frequency deliver steady throughput, while the 300 W envelope and lack of included cooling mean the chassis must supply adequate airflow.
How it compares
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- Price $7,373.99
- Pricier than about 91% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
- CPU cores 52-Core
- Higher than about 78% of the 386 comparable items (median 24).
- Maximum turbo clock 3.6 GHz
- Lower than about 70% of the 327 comparable items (median 3.9 GHz).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Intel |
| Product line | Intel Xeon Platinum |
| Model name | PK8071305075201 |
| Product name | Xeon Platinum 8470N |
| Performance | |
| Working frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| Processor | |
| CPU cores | 52-Core |
| CPU socket | LGA 4677 |
| Maximum turbo clock | 3.6 GHz |
| TDP rating | 300 W |
| Processor codename | Sapphire Rapids |
| CPU threads | 104 |
| Level 3 cache | 97.5 MB |
| 64-bit capable | Yes |
| Hyper-Threading | Yes |
| Process node | 10 nm |
| Virtualization support | Yes |
| CPU socket scalability | 2S |
| Maximum PCIe lanes | 80 |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory speed | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s 1DPC Up to DDR5 4400 MT/s 2DPC |
| Max supported memory | 4 TB |
| Channel configuration | 8 Channel |
| Ports & slots | |
| PCIe generation | 5.0 |
| Size & build | |
| Shipping weight | 0.23 kg |
| Package size | 127 × 102 × 25 mm |
| In the box | |
| Included cooler | Not included - Processor Only |
Questions about this item
Will the 300 W thermal design power force the 52-core processor to throttle during continuous all-core workloads?
The 300 W TDP is the sustained power limit; with adequate cooling the 52 cores can run at base 1.7 GHz indefinitely without thermal throttling.
How loud and hot does the Xeon Platinum 8470N get when the 104 threads run 24/7 at 3.6 GHz turbo?
No cooler is included; noise and temperature depend entirely on the chosen heatsink or liquid loop rated for 300 W continuous dissipation.
Which DDR5 memory kit must I already own to populate the 8-channel controller at 4800 MT/s?
Eight DDR5-4800 modules, one per channel (1 DPC), are required to reach the rated 4800 MT/s speed across all 8 channels.
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