Cisco Intel Xeon Gold 5218B 2.3GHz 16-Core Processor

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  • 16-core Intel Xeon Gold 5218B with 2.3GHz base clock speed
  • 22MB L3 cache for efficient multi-threaded processing
  • 125W Thermal Design Power (TDP) for balanced performance
  • Designed for Cisco UCS B200, C220, and C240 M5 servers
  • TAA compliant for government acquisitions
  • Compatible with DDR4 memory and Cisco SmartPlay Select servers

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Key Benefits

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  • Optimized specifically for Cisco UCS M5 series, ensuring seamless integration and minimized compatibility issues
  • Delivers efficient compute power with 16 cores and 22MB cache, ideal for virtualization and data-intensive workloads
  • TAA compliance makes it suitable for regulated industry and government deployments

Product Overview

The Cisco Intel Xeon Gold 5218B is a 16-core server processor with a 2.3 GHz base clock and 22MB cache, delivering high-performance throughput for enterprise UCS platforms. With a 125W power profile and TAA compliance, it balances efficiency and law-mandated sourcing. Designed for Cisco UCS B200/C220/C240 M5 series, it ensures compatibility across a wide range of smart server configurations. Offering support for DDR4 memory and engineered for scalable cloud-hybrid IT workloads, this processor enables high-density compute environments with optimal performance and reliability.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Processor
Processor Model Intel Xeon Gold 5218B
Processor Base Clock Speed 2.3 GHz
Total Cores 16
Threads 32
L3 Cache 22 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 125 W
Socket Type Socket 3647 (LGA3647)
Processor Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (2nd Gen)
Fabrication Process 14nm
Instruction Set 64-bit
Integrated Graphics None
Purpose Server
Launch Date Q2 2019

Memory Support

Supported Memory Types DDR4-2666
Memory Channels 6
Max Memory Bandwidth 128 GB/s
Max Memory Size 1 TB
ECC Memory Support Yes

Compatibility

Designed For Cisco Servers UCS B200 M5, B480 M5, C220 M5, C220 M5SN, C220 M5SX, C240 M5, C240 M5L
Compatible Server Families SmartPlay Select B200 M5, C220 M5, C220 M5S, C220 M5SX, C240 M5, C240 M5L, C240 M5SX

Compliance & Origin

TAA Compliant Yes
Country of Origin Costa Rica / Malaysia
RoHS Compliant Yes
Halogen Free Yes

Interfaces

Maximum PCI Express Lanes 48
PCI Express Revision PCIe 3.0
QPI Links 3

Physical & Environmental

Package Size 76.0mm x 56.5mm
Form Factor FC-LGA14B
Max Operating Temperature 85°C (Tjunction)

Technologies and Features

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Yes
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel VT-x (Virtualization) Yes
Intel VT-d (Directed I/O) Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Intel AES New Instructions Yes
Intel Speed Select Technology Yes
Intel Resource Director Technology Yes