The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 is a high-performance server processor designed for demanding workloads in data centers, enterprise applications, and cloud computing. Below are the key specifications and features:
Specifications:
Architecture: Skylake-SP
Cores / Threads: 24 Cores / 48 Threads
Base Clock Speed: 2.10 GHz
Turbo Boost Clock: Up to 3.70 GHz
Cache: 33 MB L3 Cache
TDP (Thermal Design Power): 150W
Socket: LGA 3647
Memory Support:
Up to 6 channels of DDR4 memory.
Max Memory Speed: 2666 MHz.
Max Memory Capacity: 768 GB (per CPU).
PCIe Lanes: 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes.
Manufacturing Process: 14nm.
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Key Features:
1. Scalability: Supports up to 8 CPUs in a single system, making it ideal for highly scalable environments.
2. Hyper-Threading: Enables high parallel processing power for multi-threaded applications.
3. Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX-512): Improves performance in applications like AI, deep learning, and simulations.
4. ECC Memory Support: Ensures reliability by detecting and correcting memory errors.
5. Virtualization: Optimized for virtual machine environments with technologies like Intel VT-x and VT-d.
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Target Use Cases:
Data Centers: For cloud computing and large-scale storage solutions.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Scientific simulations, weather modeling, and AI workloads.
Enterprise Applications: Large-scale databases, ERP systems, and business intelligence.
Virtualization: Handles multiple virtual machines efficiently for virtualized environments.