Intel Xeon Gold 5218N Processor

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: intel-xeon-gold-5218n-processor | Part #: CD8069504384601 | MPN: CD8069504384601

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Intel Xeon Gold 5218N — 16 cores on Socket FCLGA3647 (P) — delivers dense compute in a 125W envelope. This is the processor choice for organisations scaling dual-socket 2U/3U infrastructure across GCC data centres where power budgets matter but core count cannot be compromised. The CD8069504384601 part number identifies a 14nm-architecture part that balances throughput against thermal footprint, making it the natural fit for consolidation projects that started with older Skylake or Cascade Lake platforms and need meaningful density gains without wholesale electrical infrastructure redesign.

The 5218N runs at a 2.3 GHz base with turbo capability to 3.9 GHz, paired with 22 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory up to 2933 MHz. Intel engineered this SKU to hit a specific sweet spot: enough single-thread responsiveness for virtualisation workloads, enough aggregate bandwidth for analytics, enough thermal ceiling for sustained all-cores operation in climates like the UAE without requiring exotic cooling. In a typical 2-socket server, you're looking at 32 cores and 44 MB of shared cache — territory where you compete with AMD Epyc 7002-series single-socket offerings on throughput, but with lower total cost of ownership because your existing rack power distribution and cooling already accommodate dual Xeon Gold. Server architects and infrastructure teams deploying VMware, Proxmox, or OpenStack environments in the region lean on the 5218N when refresh cycles demand efficient use of existing PDU capacity.

The CD8069504384601 integrates Intel's networking acceleration features, which matter when you're running high-frequency trading systems, real-time log aggregation, or container platforms where microsecond-level latency affects SLA compliance. The DDR4-2933 memory interface is fast enough for HPC water-simulation jobs and AI inference workloads at batch sizes that don't require the bandwidth of Xeon Platinum, yet the memory controller performance remains well-matched to the core count so you're not starved in NUMA configurations. Network engineers speccing out 10GbE or 25GbE NIC pairs into dual-socket boards benefit from the integrated optimisations: Intel has tuned packet handling and TCP offload in a way that means you're not burning cores just to move data through a switch fabric.

What makes the 5218N still relevant in 2024 and 2025 is its installed base across OEM systems that dominate GCC enterprise deployments. HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus, Lenovo SR650, Supermicro A+ 2214S — all standardised on this socket and core count during a period when enterprises in the region made large capital commitments. If you're a sysadmin maintaining a fleet of 50+ servers across multiple data centres in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh, the 5218N means spare CPU modules are interchangeable across your estate, vendors understand the part instantly, and you can source replacement processors without architectural surprises. The 125W TDP also means your thermal headroom calculations remain straightforward: you're not pushing against cooling limits in facilities designed for 150–200W processors per socket.

For storage-focused infrastructure, the 5218N provides enough compute density to run software-defined storage controllers (Ceph, Gluster) alongside application workloads, without forcing you into single-socket configurations that simplify NUMA tuning but waste space. For database teams running MySQL or PostgreSQL at scale, the core count and cache size deliver measured performance improvements for index operations and full-table scans without requiring re-architecture. The part balances broadly enough that it remains a credible choice across virtualisation, storage, database, and light analytics roles — which is precisely why OEM integrators recommended it so widely, and why so many GCC operations still depend on it.

Technical Specifications and Platform Details

• 16 physical cores, 32 logical threads per processor; dual-socket configurations deliver 32 cores and 64 threads with 44 MB shared L3 cache
• Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo up to 3.9 GHz; typical all-core frequency sustains 3.5–3.7 GHz depending on workload and thermal conditions
• DDR4-2933 memory interface supports up to 512 GB per socket in most OEM configurations; six-channel memory controller ensures no bottleneck between cores and system memory
• 125W TDP per processor allows dual-socket systems to operate within standard data-centre power budgets (250W socket pair) without requiring enhanced cooling
• Socket FCLGA3647 (P) compatibility with Intel 2nd-generation Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) dual-socket motherboards; not compatible with newer 3rd-generation (Ice Lake) or 4th-generation (Sapphire Rapids) platforms
• Integrated network stack optimisation supports direct attach, switched Ethernet, and RoCE deployments with minimal CPU overhead for packet processing
• 14nm process node; mature manufacturing yields and sustained availability across OEM and channel supply chains throughout GCC and Asia-Pacific

Omnixon Global maintains distribution agreements across leading OEM partners and channel integrators throughout the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and broader GCC markets. We hold stock of Intel Xeon Gold processors, including the CD8069504384601, and manage expedited procurement for large-scale enterprise deployments, data-centre refreshes, and AI infrastructure expansion projects. If your organisation is evaluating compute platforms, managing fleet replacements, or planning capacity for 2025, contact our sales engineering team to discuss your requirements and request a formal quotation.