Dell Intel Xeon Gold 5218R Processor – 20 Cores, 40 Threads, 2.1GHz

What It Is

Dell Intel Xeon Gold 5218R is a 20-core server processor designed for dual-socket enterprise platforms. Built on the Cascade Lake SP microarchitecture, this CPU is part of the Intel Xeon Gold family and is intended for demanding workloads requiring high core density and memory bandwidth. The processor is supplied in a Dell OEM configuration with the original part number 338-BVKV.

Technical Details

• Processor frequency: 2.1 GHz
• Turbo Boost frequency: 4 GHz
• Cores/Threads: 20 cores / 40 threads
• Cache: 27.5 MB
• QPI/UPI speed: 10.4 GT/s
• Supported memory: DDR4-2666
• Socket: LGA3647
• Thermal Design Power (TDP): 125 W
• Maximum operating temperature: 87°C
• Process technology: 14 nm
• Microarchitecture: Cascade Lake SP
• Technologies supported: Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading (HT)

Configuration & Options

• MPN: 899053; Dell part number: 338-BVKV
• Brand: Dell; processor model: Intel Xeon Gold 5218R
• Form factor: standard server processor, CK (confidential kit) package
• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers supporting LGA3647 socket and Cascade Lake SP generation
• No additional cooling or mounting hardware included; use server-native heatsink and retention mechanism

Operating Conditions

This processor is suited for deployment in enterprise data centers and server rooms within Dell PowerEdge dual-socket systems. The 125 W TDP and 87°C thermal ceiling require adequate chassis airflow and active cooling provided by the server platform. It is optimized for virtualization, database processing, and multi-threaded enterprise applications operating in 24/7 environments with consistent thermal management.