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Intel Xeon Gold 5218 Dedicated Server

16 Cores • 32 Threads • Up to 3.90 GHz Boost • Cascade Lake Architecture: Scalable Power for Enterprise Apps, VMs & Cloud Infrastructure

  • Provisioned in as little as 10 minutes
  • 20+ Tier III global data centers
  • Unmetered 1/10/25 Gbps bandwidth
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Low-Cost Intel Xeon Gold 5218 Build2x Intel Xeon 5218
Cores
32C / 64T
RAM
128 GB
Storage
2x960GB SSD
Network
1 Gbps · 100 TB
Location
Montreal, Canada
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Intel Xeon Gold 5218 Dedicated Server Price

Browse available Intel Xeon Gold 5218 builds. Filter by location, memory, and network to find the right fit.

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Single-tenant bare metal with full root access.

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2x Intel Xeon 521832C / 64T · 2.3 GHz
Memory128 GB
Storage2x960GB SSD
Network1 Gbps100 TB
LocationMontrealCanada
Price
$213.16/mo
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2x Intel Xeon 521832C / 64T · 2.3 GHz
Memory128 GB
Storage2x960GB SSD
Network1 Gbps100 TB
LocationFrankfurtGermany
Price
$349.95/mo
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2x Intel Xeon 521832C / 64T · 2.3 GHz
Memory128 GB
Storage2x960GB SSD
Network1 Gbps100 TB
LocationAmsterdamNetherlands
Price
$349.95/mo
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2x Intel Xeon 521832C / 64T · 2.3 GHz
Memory128 GB
Storage2x960GB SSD
Network1 Gbps30 TB
LocationLondonUnited Kingdom
Price
$352.23/mo
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2x Intel Xeon 521832C / 64T · 2.3 GHz
Memory128 GB
Storage2x960GB SSD
Network1 Gbps30 TB
LocationTokyoJapan
Price
$571.09/mo
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2x Intel Xeon 521832C / 64T · 2.3 GHz
Memory128 GB
Storage2x960GB SSD
Network1 Gbps100 TB
LocationMontrealCanada
Price
$322.59/mo
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2x Intel Xeon 521832C / 64T · 2.3 GHz
Memory128 GB
Storage2x960GB SSD
Network1 Gbps100 TB
LocationChicagoUnited States
Price
$405.80/mo
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2x Intel Xeon 521832C / 64T · 2.3 GHz
Memory32 GB
Storage2x2TB HDD
Network10 GbpsUnmetered
LocationAmsterdamNetherlands
Price
$1732.65/mo
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2x Intel Xeon 521832C / 64T · 2.3 GHz
Memory32 GB
Storage2x2TB HDD
Network10 GbpsUnmetered
LocationFrankfurtGermany
Price
$1744.05/mo
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All Bare Metal Plans Include

Every server ships fully dedicated: no shared resources, no usage meters, no surprises.

Setup Cost
Free
Provisioning
Instant & Automated
Access
KVM, IPMI, Root
Protection
DDoS Shield Included
Cores
Up to 128 (Dual Socket)
Memory
Up to 2TB RAM
Storage
Enterprise NVMe & SSD
Support
24/7/365 Human Engineers
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Intel Xeon Gold 5218 Specifications

Cores / Threads
16 / 32
Base / Turbo Clock
2.30 GHz → up to 3.90 GHz
Cache
22 MB
Architecture
Cascade Lake-SP, 14 nm, dual-socket capable
Memory Support
Up to 1 TB DDR4-2667 ECC, 6-channel
PCIe
Gen 3 (48 lanes via platform)
TDP
125 W
Network Options
1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, 25 Gbps & Unmetered Bandwidth

Why Choose Intel Xeon Gold 5218

  • Robust Threading: 16 cores + Hyper-Threading for high parallel efficiency
  • Turbo Responsiveness: Up to 3.90 GHz for peak workloads
  • Enterprise Resilience: ECC memory, UPI interconnects, and dual-socket scalability
  • Thermal Efficiency: 125 W TDP offers strong performance per watt

Optimal Use Cases

Virtualization & Cloud Hosting

Host many VMs or container platforms with reliable multi-threaded compute and global bandwidth.

Databases & BI Workloads

Ideal for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and business intelligence pipelines, balancing throughput and latency.

AdTech & Real-Time Analytics

Support high-volume tracking, dashboarding, and segmentation services.

Trading & Backtesting Systems

Handle multi-threaded data analysis and financial strategy evaluations efficiently.

Cloud Repatriation

Migrate consistent workloads to bare metal gain full control, predictable costs, and remove bandwidth caps.

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FAQs & Insights

Common questions about the Intel Xeon Gold 5218, answered by the engineers who run the hardware.

What platform does it require?

Uses LGA 3647 in the Cascade Lake-SP platform, supporting dual-socket setups and up to 48 PCIe Gen 3 lanes.

How scalable are memory capacities?

Supports up to 1 TB DDR4-2667 ECC per socket across 6 memory channels.

Is it virtualization-optimized?

Yes, features Hyper-Threading, ECC, UPI interconnects, and Intel DL Boost for balanced VM performance.

Is PCIe Gen 3 still good?

Absolutely Offers stable bandwidth for NVMe, 10/25 GbE, and CPU-centric tasks at enterprise-grade performance levels.

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