Product Type | Processor |
Processor Type | Intel Xeon Gold 5215L |
Processor Series | Xeon Gold 5000 Series |
Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
Number of Cores | 10 |
Threads | 20 |
L3 Cache | 13.75 MB |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 85 W |
Manufacturing Process | 14 nm |
Architecture | Cascade Lake |
Scalability | 2-socket systems |
64-bit Computing | Yes |
Integrated Graphics | No |
Instruction Set Extensions | Intel AVX-512 |
Form Factor | FC-LGA3647 |
Compatible Socket | LGA 3647 |
Power Requirements | 12V VRM, CPU thermal solution required |
Cisco Intel Xeon Gold 5215L 2.5GHz 10-Core Processor



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- Optimized for Cisco UCS M5 server ecosystems, ensuring full compatibility and performance alignment
- High core count and cache deliver strong performance for demanding enterprise applications
- Low 85W TDP offers energy efficiency without compromising processing power
Product Overview
The Cisco Intel Xeon Gold 5215L processor delivers robust performance for enterprise-class server environments. With 10 cores running at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz and a 13.75 MB L3 cache, this processor is optimized for multi-threaded applications and scalable workloads. It offers excellent compute density with a thermal design power of 85W, making it a power-efficient choice for data centers seeking balanced performance and energy savings.
Engineered to fit seamlessly into a wide range of Cisco UCS M5 server platforms — including models such as B200 M5, C240 M5L, and C220 M5SX — the 5215L is ideal for complex virtualized workloads, database management, and cloud infrastructure deployments. With support for DDR4 memory and up to 2666 MHz memory bandwidth, this processor ensures fast data access to accelerate business processes.
The part is fully TAA compliant and manufactured in Costa Rica or Malaysia, ensuring high standards of production quality. As part of Intel’s Xeon Gold family, it supports enterprise-level reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features, helping to minimize downtime and maximize ROI across mission-critical deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Memory
Memory Type Supported | DDR4 |
Memory Speed Supported | Up to 2666 MHz |
Max Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s |
Max Memory Size | 1 TB (per processor) |
Memory Channels | 6 |
ECC Memory Support | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | Costa Rica / Malaysia |
Compliance Standards | RoHS, REACH |
Interfaces
Socket Type | Socket P (LGA3647) |
PCI Express Revision | PCIe 3.0 |
Number of PCIe Lanes | 48 |
Physical & Environmental
Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
Advanced Thermal Management | Yes |
Package Size | 76.0mm x 56.5mm |
Heatsink Included | No |
Advanced Features
Intel Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology | Yes |
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) | Yes |
Intel Advanced Vector Extensions | Intel AVX, AVX2, AVX-512 |
Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Yes |
Intel Resource Director Technology (RDT) | Yes |
Reliability, Availability, Serviceability (RAS) | Yes |