Description
Processor Model and Specifications
The SR377 Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 is a high-end server processor with 28 cores and 56 threads. It has a base clock speed of 2.50GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.80GHz. The processor is manufactured using a 14nm process and has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 watts. It supports two Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) links with a speed of 10.4GT/s and has 38.5MB of shared L3 cache. The processor is designed to work with the LGA3647 socket.
Processor Architecture and Manufacturing Process
The SR377 Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 processor is based on the Skylake-SP microarchitecture, which is part of the Intel Xeon Scalable processor family. The processor is manufactured using a 14nm process technology, which allows for a high level of performance while keeping power consumption within acceptable limits. The Skylake-SP microarchitecture provides enhancements in areas such as cache hierarchy, memory subsystem, and instruction set architecture (ISA) to deliver high levels of performance for server workloads.
PCIe Interface and Configuration
The SR377 Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 processor supports up to 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes, which can be configured as up to three x16 or six x8 links. The processor also supports Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) and Intel Omni-Path Architecture (OPA) PCIe connectivity. The PCIe lanes can be used to connect to peripherals such as graphics cards, network adapters, and storage devices, allowing for high-speed data transfer between the processor and these devices. Additionally, the processor supports Intel’s Data Direct I/O (DDIO) and Intel’s Cache Allocation Technology (CAT) to improve I/O performance and optimize cache utilization, respectively.
Performance and Benchmarking
The SR377 Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 processor is a high-performance server processor designed for demanding workloads such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and high-performance computing. The processor’s 28 cores and 56 threads provide significant parallel processing capability, which can be further enhanced with Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology. The processor has a high level of cache memory, including 38.5MB of shared L3 cache, which helps to reduce memory latency and improve overall performance.
The performance of the processor can be benchmarked using various industry-standard benchmarks such as SPEC CPU, SPECint_rate, and SPECfp_rate. The processor has demonstrated significant performance improvements over its predecessors and is highly regarded for its ability to handle large workloads and provide high levels of performance.
Product Details
- Brand: Intel
- Of cores: 28
- Of Threads: 56
- 64 Bit Support: Yes
- Clock Speed: 2.50 GHz
- Core Model Type/ProcNo.: 8180
- Core Stepping: H0
- Front Side Bus / Quick Path Interconnect: 10.40 GT/s
- Integrated Memory Controller Speed: 2666 MHz
- L3 Cache Size: 38.5 MB
- Manufacturing Technology: 14 NM
- Processor Code Name: Skylake
- Processor Type: Server
- Series: Xeon Processor
- Thermal Power: 205 W
- Virtualization Technology Support: Yes.
