Overview
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S is part of the 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor lineup, designed to deliver dependable performance for enterprise servers and cloud computing environments. With 18 cores and 36 threads, the 5318S offers optimized compute density and excellent performance-per-watt for data-intensive and multi-tenant workloads.
The “S” suffix typically indicates a single-socket optimized design in the Xeon Scalable family, allowing this CPU to deliver competitive performance while reducing infrastructure complexity and cost. This makes it ideal for scale-out servers, cloud nodes, storage systems, and virtualized enterprise platforms.
Key Features
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18 cores and 36 threads for balanced multi-thread computing
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Base frequency of 2.10 GHz and turbo boost up to 3.40 GHz
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24.75 MB of L3 cache improving data access efficiency
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Optimized for single-socket (1S) server configurations
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Support for DDR4 ECC memory with strong bandwidth
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Support for PCIe connectivity for high-performance storage and networking
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Includes virtualization, security, and reliability enhancements for enterprise workloads
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Excellent power efficiency for cloud service providers and large-scale deployments
Specification Table
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Family | Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Model | Xeon Gold 5318S |
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36 |
| Base Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
| Maximum Turbo Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB |
| Socket | Single-socket server platform |
| TDP | 150 W |
| Memory Type | DDR4 ECC |
| Memory Speed | Up to DDR4-2933 |
| Memory Channels | 6 |
| Max Memory Capacity | Platform dependent |
| PCIe Version | PCIe support based on platform generation |
| Instruction Extensions | AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, SSE4.2 |
| Virtualization Technologies | Intel VT-x, VT-d |
| Reliability Features | Advanced RAS capabilities |
| Target Use Cases | Cloud servers, virtualization, storage nodes, enterprise workloads, AI inference |
Performance and Workload Suitability
Virtualization & Cloud Computing
With its 18-core design and efficient power profile, the 5318S is highly suitable for cloud service providers, VM clusters, and Kubernetes-based environments.
Enterprise Applications
Supports applications such as ERP, CRM, distributed backend systems, middleware workloads, and business analytics.
Storage & Network Infrastructure
The single-socket optimization makes it valuable for storage servers, network appliances, and edge computing.
AI & Analytics
AVX-512 and Intel Deep Learning Boost accelerate data analytics and AI inference tasks.
Advantages
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Designed specifically for powerful single-socket servers
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Lower platform cost compared to dual-socket systems
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Excellent performance-per-watt ratio
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Strong memory bandwidth and cache efficiency
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Enterprise-grade reliability and scalability
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Suitable for dense scale-out data center architectures
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