Description
Introduction to the SR3KG Intel Xeon Platinum 8160F Processor
The SR3KG Intel Xeon Platinum 8160F processor is a high-end server CPU designed for enterprise-level computing and data-intensive applications. It is part of Intel’s Xeon Platinum 8100 series and features 24 cores and 48 threads, making it capable of handling heavy workloads with ease.
The processor has a base clock speed of 2.10GHz and can turbo boost up to 3.70GHz, providing fast and reliable performance. It has a 33MB L3 cache, allowing for quick access to frequently used data, and supports up to 768GB of memory through its six memory channels.
The SR3KG processor is designed to work with the LGA3647 socket, which is compatible with high-end server motherboards. It has a TDP of 160W, making it suitable for use in large-scale data centers.
Processor Architecture and Technology Overview
The SR3KG Intel Xeon Platinum 8160F processor is based on the Skylake-SP microarchitecture, which is the successor to the Broadwell-EP architecture. The Skylake-SP architecture is designed for high-performance computing and features several enhancements over its predecessor.
The processor has 24 cores and 48 threads, which are organized into two clusters of 12 cores each. Each cluster has access to its own L3 cache, which is 22MB in size, and the two clusters communicate through the UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) interface, which has a bandwidth of up to 10.4GT/s.
The SR3KG processor uses Intel’s 14nm manufacturing process, which allows for high transistor density and lower power consumption. It supports DDR4 memory and has six memory channels, providing a maximum memory bandwidth of 307.2GB/s.
The processor also supports AVX-512 instructions, which enable faster and more efficient vector operations, and includes hardware-based security features, such as Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) and Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT).
Virtualization and Security Features
The SR3KG Intel Xeon Platinum 8160F processor includes several virtualization and security features that make it suitable for use in data centers and other enterprise-level environments where security and reliability are crucial.
One of the key virtualization features of the SR3KG processor is Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x), which allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server. This enables more efficient use of server resources and improves server utilization.
The processor also includes Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), which enhances virtualization performance by allowing virtual machines to access physical devices directly. This improves the performance of virtual machines that require high-bandwidth I/O, such as storage or network I/O.
In terms of security, the SR3KG processor includes hardware-based security features such as Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) and Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). SGX allows for secure execution of code in an isolated, encrypted environment, protecting sensitive data from attacks such as malware or unauthorized access. TXT helps protect against firmware-level attacks by establishing a chain of trust from the hardware to the operating system and applications.
Additionally, the processor includes support for Intel AES-NI (Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions), which accelerates encryption and decryption operations and helps protect sensitive data in transit and at rest.
Product Details
- Brand Intel
- Processor Type Server
- Series Xeon Platinum Processor
- Core Model Type/ProcNo. 8160F
- Of Cores 24
- Of Threads 48
- CPU Socket Type LGA 3647
- Clock Speed 2.10 GHz
- L3 Cache Size 33 MB
- Front Side Bus / QuickPath Interconnect 10.40 GT/s
- 64 Bit Support Yes
- Virtualization Technology Support Yes
- Manufacturing Technology 14 NM
- Processor Code Name Skylake
- Core Stepping H0
- Integrated Memory Controller Speed 2666 MHz
- Thermal Power 160 W.