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| Basic Information | Product Collection |
|---|---|
| 5318Y | Basic Information |
| Ice Lake | Basic Information |
| Q2'21 | Basic Information |
| 24 | Performance |
| 48 | Performance |
| 2.10 GHz | Performance |
| 3.40 GHz | Performance |
| 36 MB | Performance |
| FCLGA4189 | Architecture & Process |
| 10 nm | Architecture & Process |
| 2 | Architecture & Process |
| 6 TB | Memory |
| DDR4-2933 | Memory |
| 8 | Memory |
| Yes | Memory |
| Yes | Memory |
| 4.0 | Expansion |
| 64 | Expansion |
| 3 | Expansion |
| 11.2 GT/s | Expansion |
| 64-bit | Advanced Technologies |
| 2.0 | Advanced Technologies |
| Yes | Advanced Technologies |
| Yes | Advanced Technologies |
| Yes | Advanced Technologies |
| Yes | Advanced Technologies |
| Yes | Advanced Technologies |
| 165 W | Power |
Engineer's Note: The Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y pairs 24 cores / 48 threads with a 2.10 GHz base clock that boosts to 3.40 GHz on demand and 36 MB of on-die cache, making it a drop-in candidate for virtualization hosts running dozens of VMs. The 165 W thermal envelope keeps it inside standard server cooling budgets. Its FCLGA4189 socket means it slots into existing platforms without board redesign. Positioned as the workhorse tier of the Scalable family, balancing per-core speed and core density, it is built for sustained multi-user workloads.
1. FCLGA4189 platform compatibility: matching sockets across your fleet simplifies spares management — one processor SKU covers many chassis generations, and upgrades become a socket swap rather than a board replacement. That matters at 3 a.m. when a node needs to be back in service before morning.
2. Memory platform on the Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y: support for DDR4-2933, up to 6 TB of RAM, 8 memory channels. This is the headroom in-memory databases and dense VM farms need — capacity for growth, bandwidth for the data streams in between.
3. 2.10 GHz base / 3.40 GHz turbo: the frequency governor drops light threads onto boosted cores, so single-threaded paths (license checks, stored procedures, log processing) finish fast while background jobs keep the remaining cores saturated. The result is responsive interactive performance without sacrificing aggregate throughput.
4. 64 PCIe lanes (PCIe 4.0): the lane budget drives expansion. NVMe SSDs, 25/100GbE NICs, and GPU accelerators each consume 8–16 lanes, and this processor keeps enough lanes free to build a storage-dense or GPU-accelerated node without a PCIe switch — saving cost and a hop of latency.
5. 165 W TDP: the thermal envelope is sized for sustained all-core loads in multi-socket chassis, so the processor holds its rated clocks through long batch windows instead of throttling halfway through. It also keeps per-socket cooling and power costs predictable when you scale out — datacenter capacity planning runs on numbers like these.
If your roadmap includes virtualization hosts running dozens of VMs, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y turns architectural decisions into predictable outcomes. Its 24-core layout sizes the node for expected concurrency, the 3.40 GHz turbo headroom keeps interactive paths responsive, and 6 TB of addressable memory gives the platform room to grow. Every unit passes functional testing before shipment, and our bulk-pricing desk keeps multi-socket refresh projects inside budget.
Q: Is it new or refurbished? What warranty applies?
A: We offer both new and tested refurbished units — the condition is shown on each listing. All processors include a one-year warranty and pass functional testing (boot, memory controller, all cores) before dispatch.
Q: Can I mix this processor with different models in the same server?
A: In multi-socket servers, matched processors (same model, same stepping) are strongly recommended. Mixed models can cause boot failures or instability because memory controllers and QPI/UPI links negotiate to the lowest common configuration.
Q: Does this CPU include a cooler?
A: Server processors are typically installed with chassis-specific heat sinks, so none is included. Match the heat sink to your server model for correct airflow direction — our team can advise on the right part.
Q: What workloads suit 24-core processors best?
A: With 24 cores / 48 threads, this processor is sized for multi-threaded server workloads: virtualization hosts, database servers, and application consolidation. Single-threaded-light environments (file servers, internal tools) will leave headroom unused.
Q: Do you offer bulk pricing for fleet upgrades?
A: Yes. Multi-socket refresh projects and fleet orders get consolidated pricing — request a quote through the form on this page with your target quantity, and our team responds with an offer typically within one business day.
