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// intel xeon gold 5220s
Intel Xeon Gold 5220S Dedicated Server
18 Cores • 36 Threads • Up to 3.90 GHz Boost • Cascade Lake Gen 2: Reliable Compute for Virtualization, Enterprise Workloads & High-Capacity Hosting
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Intel Xeon Gold 5220S Dedicated Server Price
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- 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
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Intel Xeon Gold 5220S Specifications
- Cores / Threads
- 18 / 36
- Base / Turbo Clock
- 2.70 GHz → up to 3.90 GHz
- L3 Cache
- 24.75 MB
- Architecture
- Cascade Lake (14 nm, dual-socket capable)
- Memory
- Up to 1 TB DDR4-2667 ECC (6-channel)
- PCIe
- Gen 3 (platform-dependent)
- TDP
- 125 W
- PassMark (est.)
- ~24,788
Why Choose Intel Xeon Gold 5220S
The Xeon Gold 5220S provides enterprise-grade throughput with efficiency:
- High core density: 18 cores and 36 threads deliver solid parallel performance
- Cascade Lake efficiency: ECC memory, dual-socket architecture, AVX-512 support
- Turbo responsiveness: 3.9 GHz max speed for bursty workloads
- Proven platform: 125 W TDP provides data-center friendly thermals and performance
// use cases
Optimal Use Cases
Enterprise Databases & BI Pipelines
Support MySQL/PostgreSQL BWOs, OLTP/OLAP tasks, and data pipelines with solid thread-core capacity.
AdTech & Analytics Applications
Process tracking, dashboards, and media pipelines effectively with multi-thread scaling.
Trading Systems & Backtesting
Run multi-threaded trading simulations and strategy engines with responsive turbo performance.
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Move stable compute loads from the cloud to dedicated metal no bandwidth fees, full operational control, and transparent billing.
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// faqs
FAQs & Insights
Common questions about the Intel Xeon Gold 5220S, answered by the engineers who run the hardware.
What socket/platform is required?
LGA 3647 (Cascade Lake-SP), supports dual-socket setups and six-channel DDR4 ECC memory.
Is it good for virtualization?
Yes, includes ECC memory, AVX-512, and virtualization features for stable VM hosting.
How does it compare performance-wise?
PassMark ~24.8k and Geekbench multi-core around 9.9k (5220R), making it robust for mid-range enterprise workloads.
Is PCIe Gen 3 still viable?
Yes, still excellent for NVMe storage, networking, and accelerators at this scale.
Is it energy efficient?
Yes, At 125 W TDP and built on 14 nm, it offers good performance-per-watt in rack environments.
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