Overview
The Intel Xeon Gold 5320T is a member of the 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor family, designed specifically for power-efficient and thermally optimized enterprise environments. The “T” suffix generally indicates low-power or thermally optimized variants, making the 5320T ideal for storage systems, high-density compute clusters, and energy-sensitive data centers.
With 20 cores and 40 threads, the Xeon Gold 5320T delivers excellent multi-threaded performance while maintaining a more efficient power profile compared to higher-wattage models. It is suitable for cloud infrastructure, virtual machine hosting, enterprise applications, distributed storage systems, and analytics workloads.
Key Features
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20 cores and 40 threads providing balanced multi-thread computation
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Base clock of 2.30 GHz with maximum turbo frequency reaching 3.40 GHz
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30 MB of L3 cache ensuring faster data access and reduced latency
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Optimized for low-power and thermally constrained environments
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Support for ECC DDR4 memory with high bandwidth
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Enterprise-grade reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS)
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Advanced instruction set support including AVX-512
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Ideal for virtualization, software-defined storage, edge computing, and cloud workloads
Specification Table
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Family | 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Model | Xeon Gold 5320T |
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40 |
| Base Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
| Maximum Turbo Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP |
| Socket | Server-class socket (platform dependent) |
| TDP | Optimized low-power design (platform dependent, typically lower than standard variants) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 ECC |
| Memory Speed | Up to DDR4-2933 or DDR4-3200 (platform dependent) |
| Memory Channels | 6 or 8 (platform dependent) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | Platform dependent |
| PCIe Support | PCIe 4.0 (platform dependent) |
| Instruction Extensions | AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, SSE4.2 |
| Virtualization Technologies | Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d |
| Security Technologies | Platform security features including encryption acceleration |
| Reliability Features | Enterprise RAS capabilities |
| Recommended Usage Scenarios | Cloud servers, virtualization nodes, storage servers, distributed compute, analytics, edge computing |
Performance and Workload Suitability
Energy-Efficient Data Center Environments
The thermally optimized design makes the 5320T suitable for high-density racks, small form factor servers, and energy-conscious deployments.
Virtualization & Cloud Services
With 20 cores and high threading capability, it supports efficient VM density and container-based cloud workloads.
Storage and Network Systems
Ideal for software-defined storage, NAS/SAN solutions, and data replication systems due to its lower heat output and stable performance.
Enterprise Applications
Performs strongly in ERP, CRM, web hosting, and backend services requiring consistent throughput and reliability.
Edge & Distributed Environments
The efficient power envelope suits edge computing or remote deployments where cooling is limited.
Advantages
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Lower power consumption compared to standard high-core Xeon CPUs
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Less heat generation, ideal for compact or dense environments
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Balanced performance for multi-threaded enterprise workloads
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Strong memory bandwidth and PCIe 4.0 capability
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Enterprise-grade reliability and long-term stability
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Suitable for both cloud and storage infrastructure
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