Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V socket: LGA 4189

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V uses the LGA 4189 socket. It is a 195 W 36-core Ice Lake-SP server processor for cloud roles, with ECC memory support.

Socket
LGA 4189
Launched
April 2021
Cores and threads
36 and 72
Base power
195 W
Codename
Ice Lake-SP
Segment
Server
Clocks
2.1 / 3.5 GHz

Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V specifications

Cores36
Threads72
Core architectureSunny Cove (Ice Lake-SP)
Clocks2.1 GHz base, up to 3.5 GHz turbo
Cache54 MB
Processor base power (TDP)195 W
Manufacturing process10 nm
Memory supportDDR4 up to 2933 MT/s ECC, 8 channels, up to 4 TB per socket
PCI Express64 PCIe 4.0 lanes per socket
Interconnect3× UPI at 11.2 GT/s
ECC memoryYes
PackageFCLGA4189, 77.5 × 56.5 mm
Sockets supportedUp to 2 sockets

Motherboard compatibility

Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V needs a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 4189 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.

LGA 4189 at a glance

TypeLGA, 4,189 contacts
Package size77.5 × 56.5 mm
IntroducedApril 2020
MemoryDDR4 with ECC, up to 8 channels on Ice Lake-SP and 6 channels on Cooper Lake-SP
Cooler mounting holesBoard specific (server heatsink)

Read the full LGA 4189 socket guide

What the Xeon Platinum 8352V is

The Xeon Platinum 8352V is a 36-core server processor that Intel released in April 2021 with the Ice Lake-SP range for 2-socket systems. Its Sunny Cove cores run 2.1 GHz base to 3.5 GHz turbo with Hyper-Threading for 72 threads. Cache is 54 MB with 1.25 MB of L2 per core.

The V suffix marks SaaS cloud specialization for dense multi-tenant roles that spread across many cores. The 10 nm process pairs 8 channels of DDR4-2933 with 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes for network cards and fast storage. Two-socket operation keeps scale out cost below larger Platinum builds.

There is no integrated graphics on this model, so setup relies on board BMC graphics. ECC memory support guards data across long uptime. The socket package is FCLGA4189 at 77.5 × 56.5 mm.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The 8352V fits the LGA 4189 socket on Whitley boards for Ice Lake-SP. Cedar Island boards for Cooper Lake share the socket name but do not accept this chip, so the board generation must match the processor generation. The server vendor CPU support list names the exact boards for V suffix parts.

Two-socket operation is possible with Xeon Platinum dual processor parts, with single socket boards possible where the vendor qualifies them. A buyer running SaaS roles should confirm the board virtualization slot layout matches the tenant workload before ordering.

Check memory population rules for 2-socket boards when ordering. Sixteen DIMM slots per socket is the platform shape, and both sockets should match in capacity and speed.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

The memory controller supports DDR4 up to 2933 MT/s in 8 channels, up to 4 TB per socket, with ECC support. Cloud nodes use RDIMM pairs across all channels for bandwidth with integrity. The controller does not accept DDR5.

The CPU supplies 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes per socket for network cards and NVMe storage. Two-socket boards split lanes across slots and onboard controllers, so the board specifications state which slots reach full speed. Three UPI links at 11.2 GT/s carry socket to socket traffic.

At 195 W, vendor-qualified performance air heatsinks with strong directed chassis airflow are needed. Mounting is board specific with no retail pattern, and the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide explains why server sockets list no desktop bracket.

Upgrade paths

Against the Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N, the 8352V trades network tuning for cloud features at lower power. The N part suits packet roles at 225 W, while this V part suits SaaS roles at 195 W. Both share Whitley boards and 36-core layouts.

Moving to LGA 4677 needs new boards and DDR5 memory for Sapphire Rapids generations. The 8352V fits a SaaS node, a dense virtual farm, or a multi-tenant tier with many guests.

For used buyers, the V part makes sense when cloud features matter. When packet features matter, the N twin gives NFV tuning on the same board.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V use?

It uses LGA 4189 on Whitley boards for Ice Lake-SP. Cedar Island Cooper boards share the socket name but do not accept it.

How many cores does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V have?

36 cores with 72 threads, 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.5 GHz turbo, with 54 MB of cache.

What memory does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V support?

DDR4 up to 2933 MT/s with ECC in 8 channels, up to 4 TB per socket.

What does the V suffix mean on the Xeon Platinum 8352V?

The V marks SaaS cloud specialization for dense multi-tenant roles across many cores.

What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V?

195 W. Performance air heatsinks with strong directed chassis airflow are needed.

Sources and verification

  1. List of Intel Xeon processors Ice Lake-based (Platinum 8352V 2.1 to 3.5 GHz, 195 W)
  2. Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V Processor (Intel ARK)

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