Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H Processor

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: intel-xeon-platinum-8360h-processor | Part #: CD8070604559900 | MPN: CD8070604559900

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Intel's Xeon Platinum 8360H processor delivers 24 cores and 48 threads at a thermal design power of 165W, making it one of the more power-efficient options in the third-generation Scalable processor line. That efficiency matters. When you're architecting a dense server deployment—whether that's a GPU-adjacent CPU node or a storage-heavy virtual infrastructure—the ratio of compute to cooling footprint directly affects your rack density, power budget, and ultimately your cost per compute unit. The 8360H runs at 3.0 GHz base with a 3.9 GHz turbo ceiling, paired with 35 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR4 ECC memory at speeds up to 3200 MHz. For infrastructure teams evaluating multi-socket platforms or consolidating legacy workloads, this processor hits a sweet spot between core count, frequency headroom, and thermal envelope.

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H (part number CD8070604559900) is built on Intel's 10nm SuperFin process technology, which enabled both the core density and the thermal efficiency that make this processor attractive for environments where power is metered and cooling is precious. This matters not just for hyperscalers running on their own power contracts, but for colocation customers, managed service providers, and enterprises in the GCC region where electricity costs remain significant. The processor fits the FCLGA4189 socket—the same platform used across Intel's third-generation Scalable lineup—so it integrates into existing procurement ecosystems and doesn't force a fork in platform strategy. If your organisation has already standardised on Cascade Lake or Ice Lake infrastructure, a migration path to the 8360H doesn't require motherboard swaps or wholesale platform redesign.

Data centre architects and infrastructure teams responsible for refresh cycles often evaluate the 8360H in two contexts: first, as a CPU for general-purpose virtualisation where you want enough cores to run 100+ VMs per socket but don't need extreme single-thread performance, and second, as a supporting processor in GPU-dense nodes where the CPU mainly handles orchestration, memory management, and inter-node communication. The 48-thread capacity allows for substantial oversubscription without thread starvation, and the 3.9 GHz turbo frequency is high enough that latency-sensitive workloads—database queries, API serving, small-packet network processing—don't suffer the frequency penalty you'd see in older, more core-heavy designs. The 35 MB L3 cache is sufficient for most enterprise workloads; it's not minimal, but it's not oversized either, which again reinforces the balanced nature of this part number's design.

Memory support caps at 3200 MHz DDR4 ECC Registered, which aligns with third-generation Scalable platform limits and reflects the maturity of DDR4 at the time of this processor's release. By today's standards, that's not a bandwidth limitation for most workloads; the memory subsystem remains robust for streaming analytics, in-memory databases, and containerised applications. The 165W TDP is the lever point in your power budget. If you're replacing an older 205W or 240W processor, that 40-watt reduction per socket translates to meaningful savings in a 10-socket or 20-socket deployment—both in direct power consumption and in cooling capacity you no longer need to provision. For sysadmins and infrastructure planners evaluating processor refresh options, the thermal envelope often becomes the deciding factor when performance per core is already acceptable.

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H and its part number CD8070604559900 represent a mature, well-proven processor for enterprises and service providers transitioning from second-generation Scalable platforms or expanding within the third-generation ecosystem. It is not the highest-core-count option in the Platinum line, nor the lowest-TDP; instead, it occupies the pragmatic middle where most production deployments live. Organisations running mixed workloads—virtualisation, containerisation, database serving, light analytics—typically find that 24 cores per socket, coupled with reasonable turbo frequency and thermal efficiency, covers most use cases without overspending on cores that go unused. The processor is well-established in the market, meaning firmware updates, BIOS optimisations, and ecosystem support from partners and vendors are stable and mature.

Processor Specifications and Performance Profile

• 24 cores, 48 threads; base frequency 3.0 GHz, turbo to 3.9 GHz; ideal for balanced virtualisation and general-purpose workloads
• 35 MB L3 cache and support for DDR4 ECC up to 3200 MHz; sufficient for database serving, containerised apps, and in-memory analytics
• 10nm SuperFin process technology on FCLGA4189 (LGA 4189) socket; integrates into existing third-generation Scalable platform investments
• 165W thermal design power; enables higher rack density and reduces cooling and power infrastructure costs compared to higher-TDP alternatives
• Third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable family; mature firmware, microcode updates, and broad ecosystem support from OEM partners and software vendors
• Suitable for dual-socket and multi-socket configurations in enterprise data centres, colocation environments, and service provider deployments
• Balanced core-to-frequency ratio minimises thread-starvation risk in oversubscribed virtualisation scenarios while maintaining competitive single-threaded performance

Omnixon Global has maintained active inventory of Intel Xeon Platinum processors across the third-generation Scalable range, including the 8360H (CD8070604559900), for data centre operators, systems integrators, and enterprise procurement teams across the UAE, GCC, and broader Asia-Pacific and European markets. We understand the lead times, stock volatility, and configuration requirements that come with processor-level purchasing, and we maintain both OEM-sealed and customer-ready stock to meet urgent refreshes and planned capacity additions. For organisations evaluating the 8360H or comparing it against alternative processor options, we welcome technical inquiries and requests for quotation. Contact our sales team to discuss your deployment scenario, volume requirements, and timeline.