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Intel

Intel Xeon Silver 4214R 12-Core 2.4 GHz LGA 3647 BX806954214R server processor

SKU CH-34K2-P10N0 MPN BX806954214R

A 12-core server processor with 24 threads, 2.4 GHz base clock, 3.5 GHz turbo, and 16.5 MB L3 cache for DDR4 2400 platforms

  • Product nameXeon Silver 4214R
  • CPU cores12-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 3647
  • Maximum turbo clock3.5 GHz
  • CPU threads24
  • Working frequency2.4 GHz
  • 12 cores and 24 threads handle parallel server workloads
  • 4 GHz base and 3.5 GHz turbo frequencies balance performance and power
  • 5 MB L3 cache reduces latency for data-intensive tasks
  • DDR4 2400 memory controller supports high-capacity server RAM
  • LGA 3647 socket fits compatible server platforms

Purpose-built server processor

The Intel Xeon Silver 4214R is a 12-core, 24-thread server CPU designed for multi-socket platforms that use the LGA 3647 socket. It targets workloads such as virtualisation, database serving and general-purpose compute where core count and memory bandwidth matter more than peak single-thread speed. The chip supports 64-bit operating systems and Hyper-Threading to maximise throughput per socket.

Thermals, noise and power draw

With a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and a maximum turbo of 3.5 GHz, the processor runs at moderate clocks that help keep thermal output predictable under sustained load. The integrated DDR4-2400 memory controller reduces platform power by removing the need for a separate northbridge. Typical server cooling solutions sized for the LGA 3647 form factor handle the heat without excessive fan noise.

Upgrade context and value

This model replaces earlier Silver-tier Xeons that topped out at lower core counts and smaller L3 cache, here 16.5 MB. The jump is worthwhile when licensing costs scale per socket and consolidating more threads onto one CPU saves money. It is not suited for single-threaded desktop applications, high-frequency trading stacks or workloads that require faster memory than DDR4-2400.

How it compares

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

Price $700.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
CPU cores 12-Core
Lower than about 80% of the 386 comparable items (median 24).
Maximum turbo clock 3.5 GHz
Lower than about 75% of the 327 comparable items (median 3.9 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineXeon
Model nameBX806954214R
Product nameXeon Silver 4214R
Performance
Working frequency2.4 GHz
Processor
CPU cores12-Core
CPU socketLGA 3647
Maximum turbo clock3.5 GHz
CPU threads24
Level 3 cache16.5 MB
64-bit capableYes
Hyper-ThreadingYes
Memory
Supported memory speedDDR4 2400
Size & build
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size138 × 114 × 44 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this LGA 3647 Xeon Silver 4214R and what step is often missed?

Align the processor notches with the socket keys, lower it gently, then close the load-plate lever fully; the step most people skip is tightening the heatsink mounting screws in a diagonal pattern to ensure even pressure across the 12-core die.

What maintenance or replacement will this Xeon Silver 4214R need over time?

The only serviceable item is the thermal interface between the CPU and its cooler; plan to clean off the old paste and apply fresh compound every two to three years or whenever the cooler is removed.

What limit appears first when this 2.4 GHz 12-core processor runs sustained workloads?

The 16.5 MB L3 cache shared across 24 threads becomes the bottleneck before the 3.5 GHz turbo ceiling, so memory-intensive jobs hit cache-thrashing latency first.

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