Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 socket: LGA 3647
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 uses the LGA 3647 socket on C620 series server boards. It is a 24 core Cascade Lake-SP workhorse with six channel DDR4 for dense racks.
- Socket
- LGA 3647
- Launched
- April 2, 2019
- Cores and threads
- 24 and 48
- Base power
- 165 W
- Codename
- Cascade Lake-SP
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon Platinum
- Clocks
- 2.4 / 3.9 GHz
Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 specifications
| Cores | 24 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 48 |
| Core architecture | Cascade Lake-SP |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz boost |
| Cache | 35.75 MB L3 (shared) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 165 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2933, six channels, up to 1 TB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes from the CPU |
| UPI links | 3 links at 10.4 GT/s |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | FCLGA3647 (76.0 by 56.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 needs a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| C620 series | C621 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 3647.
LGA 3647 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 3,647 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 76.0 × 56.5 mm |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Memory | DDR4-2933 ECC, six channels, up to 2 TB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (narrow and square ILM heatsinks) |
What the Xeon Platinum 8260 is
The Xeon Platinum 8260 is a twenty four core, forty eight thread server processor with a 2.4 GHz base and up to 3.9 GHz boost. It carries 35.75 MB of shared L3 cache and a 165 W TDP on the 14 nm process. Intel launched it on April 2, 2019 as the volume 24 core of the 2nd Gen Xeon Scalable family.
Twenty four cores mark the density sweet spot for virtualization hosts that split hosts into many tenants. Three UPI links at 10.4 GT/s join up to eight sockets per rack topology. The multiplier is locked.
There is no integrated graphics. ECC memory and Optane persistent memory are supported up to 1 TB on this standard SKU. Pricing is omitted here because ARK and launch lists disagree between $4702 and $5383.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8260 fits LGA 3647 on server boards with the C620 series chipsets. Boards need a BIOS with 2nd Gen Scalable support and the exact SKU on the vendor list. Dual socket boards are the common home for this density class.
C620 series boards carry six channel DDR4 and 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes per CPU for NVMe, network and accelerators. Rack chassis need front to back airflow with vendor qualified heatsinks. Check the board memory QVL for DIMM and Optane combinations.
The chip ships tray only with no cooler. The Intel Xeon W-3175X shares the socket on workstation boards, while server racks use Scalable parts like this one.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR4-2933 in six channels up to 1 TB, with ECC and Optane persistent memory. Dense hosts reward capacity first, so 12 DIMMs of 64 GB with room for Optane suits virtualization. The M suffix sibling takes the same board to 2 TB.
PCI Express arrives as version 3.0 with 48 lanes from the CPU. Three UPI links connect sockets in multi node racks. Cooling uses vendor 165 W server heatsinks with directed chassis airflow.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket the step up is a higher clock 24 core such as the Xeon Platinum 8268 where base speed matters, keeping board and DDR4. The 8260 keeps its place as the volume density part below the hotter bins.
Moving past LGA 3647 means a new board on a current server platform. Rack owners usually add memory or network cards before replacing processors.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon Platinum 8260 use?
It uses LGA 3647 on C620 series server boards with a BIOS that lists 2nd Gen Xeon Scalable parts.
How many cores does the 8260 have?
Twenty four cores with Hyper-Threading give forty eight threads at 2.4 GHz base with up to 3.9 GHz boost, at 165 W.
What memory does the 8260 support?
DDR4-2933 in six channels up to 1 TB, with ECC and Optane persistent memory support. The 8260M sibling takes 2 TB.
How many PCIe lanes and UPI links does the 8260 have?
48 PCIe 3.0 lanes from the CPU plus 3 UPI links at 10.4 GT/s for multi socket racks.
How does the 8260 differ from the 8260M?
The M sibling matches clocks and cache with 2 TB memory support on the same boards. Standard racks pick the 8260 where 1 TB covers the hosts.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 specifications (Intel)
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 specs (TechPowerUp CPU database)
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