Xeon Gold 5315Y
Intel
PassMark
20,477
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Xeon Gold 5315Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,477 points. Launch price was $800.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Xeon Gold 5315Y across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Deadlock
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Final Fantasy XIV
Hearts of Iron IV
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Monster Hunter Wilds
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Xeon Gold 5315Y specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5315Y is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.6 GHz from a base frequency of 3.2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 12 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 20,477, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Aging generation product.
| Specification | Xeon Gold 5315Y |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 8C / 16T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 3.6 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 10 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 1 MB (per core) |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 64K (per core) |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 20,477 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5315Y fits into the LGA4189 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4-2933 memory.
| Specification | Xeon Gold 5315Y |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | server |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | LGA4189 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4-2933 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 2 |
Power & Cooling
The Xeon Gold 5315Y has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 140 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Xeon Gold 5315Y |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 140 Watt |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #756 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Xeon Gold 5315Y |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $800 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #756 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 2015-01-01 |
| Release Year | 2021 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | Intel |
| ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC) | Intel |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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General Information
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General Information
7 specs
| Type | server |
| Designer | Intel |
| Launch Price | $800 |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Release Date | 2015-01-01 |
| Architecture Codename | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 756 |
Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
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| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) |
| Max Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Process Technology | 10 nm |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
| Max Case Temperature (TCase) | 81 °C |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 140 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 2 |
Memory
4 specs
Memory
4 specs
| RAM Types | DDR4-2933 |
| Memory Channels | 8 |
| ECC Memory Support | + |
| Max Memory Capacity | 6 TB |
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