Overview
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y belongs to the 3rd-Generation Xeon Scalable series based on the Ice Lake-SP architecture. Engineered for enterprise workloads, it provides a balanced combination of high-core-count performance, strong memory bandwidth, and broad platform scalability. With 24 cores and 48 threads, it is optimized for cloud environments, virtualized systems, database servers, AI inference workloads, and large enterprise deployments.
Key Features
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24 cores and 48 threads for high parallel compute throughput
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Base frequency of 2.10 GHz and turbo boost up to 3.40 GHz
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36 MB L3 cache for efficient data access
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Built on a 10 nm architecture for improved efficiency
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Support for eight-channel DDR4-2933 ECC memory
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PCIe 4.0 interface for high-speed connectivity
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Up to dual-socket scalability
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Support for AVX-512, Intel Deep Learning Boost, virtualization technologies, and enterprise-grade RAS features
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Ideal for virtualization, cloud compute nodes, HPC, databases, and AI inference workloads
Specification Table
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Family | 3rd-Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake-SP) |
| Model | Xeon Gold 5318Y |
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 |
| Base Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Architecture | 10 nm |
| Socket | FCLGA4189 |
| TDP | 165 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4-2933, ECC |
| Memory Channels | 8 |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | Up to ~6 TB (platform dependent) |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | Up to 64 (platform dependent) |
| UPI Links | 3 |
| Max CPU Configuration | Dual-socket (2S) |
| Instruction Extensions | AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, SSE4.2 |
| Special Technologies | Intel DL Boost, Virtualization (VT-x/VT-d), RAS features |
| Target Applications | Virtualization, cloud compute, data centers, AI inference, HPC, enterprise workloads |
Performance and Workload Suitability
Virtualization & Cloud Computing
With 24 cores and strong multi-thread capability, the Xeon Gold 5318Y is ideal for virtual machine clusters, multi-tenant cloud nodes, and container orchestration environments.
Databases & Memory-Intensive Applications
Its eight-channel memory layout and large memory capacity support large relational databases, in-memory analytics platforms, and high-throughput enterprise applications.
HPC & AI Inference
AVX-512 and Intel DL Boost allow acceleration of vectorized workloads and machine learning inference tasks, making it suitable for compute-dense environments.
Enterprise & Data Center Services
The 5318Y delivers reliable throughput and RAS-oriented features for mission-critical systems such as ERP, web services, middleware, and distributed compute workloads.
Advantages
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Strong multi-thread performance for parallel workloads
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High memory bandwidth and very large maximum memory capacity
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Modern PCIe 4.0 connectivity
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Enhanced AI and vector compute capability
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Suitable for dual-socket scalable server configurations
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Mature reliability and enterprise-grade stability
Considerations
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165 W TDP requires appropriate server-class cooling
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Actual memory limits and PCIe lane counts depend on motherboard/platform design
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Higher-core models may offer superior density for very large virtualization clusters
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