Description
Introduction to the Intel Xeon Silver 4214R Processor
The Intel Xeon Silver 4214R is a server-grade processor designed for data center workloads. It was introduced by Intel in 2019 as part of the Cascade Lake family of processors. The processor is based on the 14nm++ process technology and features 12 cores and 24 threads. With a base clock speed of 2.4GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.6GHz, it delivers high-performance computing for demanding workloads.
The Xeon Silver 4214R is part of the second tier of Intel’s Xeon Scalable processors, sitting below the Xeon Gold and Platinum series. It is targeted at enterprise workloads, such as cloud computing, virtualization, and database applications. It offers a balance of performance and affordability, making it a popular choice for small to medium-sized businesses.
The processor also includes advanced technologies such as Intel Hyper-Threading, Intel Turbo Boost, and Intel Virtualization Technology, which improve performance and efficiency in virtualized environments. It supports up to 768GB of memory, and offers compatibility with multiple server platforms and operating systems.
Processor Architecture and Design
The Intel Xeon Silver 4214R processor architecture and design are based on the Cascade Lake microarchitecture. It features 12 physical cores and 24 threads with a base clock speed of 2.4GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.6GHz. The processor is designed to fit into the FCLGA3647 socket, which is a server-grade socket that supports high-performance computing.
The processor uses the 14nm++ manufacturing process, which allows for improved power efficiency and performance compared to previous generations. The processor’s cache memory consists of 16.5MB of L3 cache, which provides fast access to frequently used data.
The Xeon Silver 4214R processor supports up to 2-way multiprocessing, which means that it can be used in dual-processor server configurations for increased performance. It also supports Intel Hyper-Threading, which allows each core to handle two threads simultaneously, resulting in improved efficiency in multithreaded applications.
The processor’s memory controller supports DDR4 memory with speeds up to 2933 MHz and a maximum memory capacity of 768GB. It also supports Intel Optane DC persistent memory, which provides large memory capacity with fast access times.
The Xeon Silver 4214R processor supports a range of technologies such as Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512), and Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT). These technologies provide enhanced performance and acceleration for demanding workloads such as data analytics, machine learning, and video transcoding.
Performance Benchmarking and Testing
Performance benchmarking and testing are important measures of the capabilities of the Intel Xeon Silver 4214R processor. Several benchmarks and tests are available to evaluate the processor’s performance in various workloads.
One popular benchmark is the SPEC CPU2017 benchmark, which evaluates processor performance using a range of compute-intensive tasks such as scientific simulations, 3D modeling, and video encoding. According to SPEC’s published results, the Xeon Silver 4214R processor achieved a score of 740 on the SPECrate 2017_int_base benchmark and 668 on the SPECrate 2017_fp_base benchmark.
Another benchmark commonly used to evaluate server processor performance is the Stream benchmark, which measures memory bandwidth and latency. The Xeon Silver 4214R processor achieved a memory bandwidth of 155.4 GB/s and a latency of 80.2 nanoseconds in the Stream benchmark.
In addition to benchmarks, the Xeon Silver 4214R processor has been tested in various real-world workloads such as virtualization, database, and cloud computing. In virtualization tests, the processor has been shown to deliver efficient and scalable virtualization performance with up to 24 virtual machines running simultaneously. In database tests, the processor has been shown to provide fast query response times and high transaction throughput. In cloud computing tests, the processor has been shown to handle multiple workloads simultaneously with low latency and high throughput.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Intel
- Mpn: Srg1w
- Type: Processor
- Sub-Type: Intel Xeon 12-Core
- Sku: Srg1w
Technical Information
- Processor Core : 12-Core
- Clock Speed : 2.40ghz
- Max Turbo Frequency : 3.50ghz
- Upi Speed : 9.6gt/S
- No Of Qpi Links: 2
- Instruction Set : 64-Bit
- Instruction Set Extensions : Intel® Sse4.2, Intel® Avx,
Intel® Avx2, Intel® Avx-512
Cache Memory Detail
- Cache : 16.5mb
- Lithography : 14nm
- Max Thermal Design Power (Tdp) : 100w
- Compatible Processor Socket : Fclga3647
Memory Specifications
- Max Memory Size (Dependent On Memory Type): 1tb
- Memory Types: Ddr4
- Max # Of Memory Channels: 6
- Ecc Memory Supported: Yes
