Xeon Silver 4215R
Intel
PassMark
14,683
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Xeon Silver 4215R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 14,683 points. Launch price was $794.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Xeon Silver 4215R across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Baldur's Gate 3
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Deadlock
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Garry's Mod
League of Legends
Once Human
Palworld
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Xeon Silver 4215R specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4215R is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4 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 11 MB of L3 cache, plus 8 MB of L2 cache and 512 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 14,683, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Aging generation product.
| Specification | Xeon Silver 4215R |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 8C / 16T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 4 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 11 MB |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 8 MB |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 512 kB |
| Bus SpeedData bus frequency | 4 × 8 GT/s |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 79 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 14,683 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4215R fits into the LGA3647 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2400 memory.
| Specification | Xeon Silver 4215R |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | server |
| SeriesProduct family | Intel Xeon Silver |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | LGA3647 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 3.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4-2400 |
Power & Cooling
The Xeon Silver 4215R has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 130 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Xeon Silver 4215R |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 130 Watt |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 79 °C |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #1028 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Xeon Silver 4215R |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $794 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #1028 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 24 February 2020 (5 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2020 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | 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 |
| Series | Intel Xeon Silver |
| Designer | Intel |
| Launch Price | $794 |
| Release Date | 24 February 2020 (5 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 1028 |
Technical Specifications
14 specs
Technical Specifications
14 specs
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Bus Type | DMI 3.0 |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB |
| Bus Speed | 4 × 8 GT/s |
| Multiplier | 32 |
| Max Frequency | 4 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Process Technology | 14 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 79 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
Compatibility
3 specs
Compatibility
3 specs
| Socket | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt |
Memory
5 specs
Memory
5 specs
| RAM Types | DDR4-2400 |
| Memory Channels | 6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 115.212 GB/s |
| ECC Memory Support | + |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1 TB |
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