Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 socket: BGA 5903
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 uses the BGA 5903 package on large compute boards. The 32 core soldered chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 5903
- Launched
- July 2019
- Cores and threads
- 32 and 64
- Base power
- 250 W
- Codename
- Cascade Lake-AP
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon Platinum
- Clocks
- 2.3 / 3.7 GHz
Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 specifications
| Cores | 32 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 64 |
| Core architecture | Cascade Lake-AP cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.3 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 71.5 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 250 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 ECC, twelve channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 from the processors |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported with RDIMMs |
| Package | FC-BGA5903 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 needs a motherboard with a BGA 5903 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 5903 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 5903 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 5,903 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | April 2019 |
| Memory | DDR4-2933 ECC, twelve channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Xeon Platinum 9222 is
The Xeon Platinum 9222 mirrors the 9221 with two dies for 32 cores and 64 threads. It launched in the third quarter of 2019 with a 2.3 GHz base and up to 3.7 GHz boost at 250 W. Intel offers it as a parallel bin for large system vendors that need supply depth.
Seventy one point five megabytes of cache support parallel throughput across 64 threads. Clocks match the 9221 for drop in equivalence in qualified nodes. Vendors can source either SKU against the same board and thermal design.
No integrated graphics is included, so nodes run headless with management controllers. The process is 14 nm. Twelve channel DDR4 ECC feeds bandwidth hungry codes.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 9222 solders to BGA 5903 permanently. Board power and cooling match the 250 W class with vendor qualified heatsinks. There is no socketed path between vendors.
DDR4-2933 ECC in twelve channels carries large datasets. Population rules mirror the 9221 exactly. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows where to confirm FC-BGA5903 in node specs.
LGA 3647 boards cannot accept this BGA part. Package and board wiring differ. Node replacement is the service model.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2933 ECC RDIMMs in twelve channels suit HPC and cloud density. Bandwidth scales with channel count for memory bound jobs. Order balanced DIMM sets for best throughput.
PCIe 3.0 from the processors connects NVMe and fabric. Node designs split lanes per accelerator needs. Vendor diagrams define the exact topology.
Cooling follows vendor guidance for 250 W dual die packages. Even mounting pressure matters at this size. No retail cooler fits.
Upgrade paths
Soldered construction blocks upgrades. Fabric and storage refreshes extend cluster relevance. Node swaps bring core gains.
Within BGA 5903, the Intel Xeon Platinum 9221 is the functional twin at the same clocks and power. The Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 steps to 48 cores at 350 W for higher density. All share package tooling.
Past BGA 5903 later Xeon generations use new sockets. The 9222 covers supply depth where 32 cores must ship in volume.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 use?
It uses BGA 5903 soldered to large compute boards.
How many cores does the 9222 have?
Thirty two cores with Hyper-Threading give 64 threads. Base is 2.3 GHz with boost to 3.7 GHz.
Does the 9222 include integrated graphics?
No. Nodes run headless with management controllers.
What memory does the 9222 support?
DDR4-2933 ECC in twelve channels.
When did the 9222 launch?
Third quarter of 2019 with Cascade Lake-AP.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 Processor specifications (Intel)
- Intel Xeon Platinum 9221 Processor specifications (Intel)
- Intel Xeon Platinum Cascade Lake-AP Processors List (SysRqmts)
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