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| Product Collection | Intel Xeon Silver |
|---|---|
| Processor Number | 4214R |
| Total Cores | 12 |
| Total Threads | 24 |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
| Processor Base Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
| Cache | 16.50 MB |
| Bus Speed | 9.6 GT/s UPI |
| Number of UPI Links | 2 |
| UPI Speed | 9.6 GT/s |
| Max Memory Size | 1 TB |
| Memory Types | DDR4-2400 |
| Max Memory Channels | 6 |
| ECC Memory Supported | Yes |
| PCI Express Revision | 3.0 |
| PCI Express Lanes | 48 |
| Thermal Solution Specification | PCG 2019C |
| Max TDP | 85 W |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Instruction Set Extensions | Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512 |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 |
| Max CPU Configuration | 2 |
| Recommended Customer Price | N/A |
| Launch Date | Q2'19 |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Scalability | Up to 2S |
Engineer's Note: The Intel Xeon Silver 4214R pairs 12 cores / 24 threads with a 2.40 GHz base clock that boosts to 3.50 GHz on demand and 16.50 MB of on-die cache, making it a drop-in candidate for web serving and mid-tier application clusters. Its FCLGA3647 socket means it slots into existing platforms without board redesign. Positioned as a cost-efficient tier aimed at dense, scale-out workloads, it is built for sustained multi-user workloads.
1. 16.50 MB of shared cache: a large last-level cache keeps hot working sets on-die, cutting memory round-trips for databases and compilers. Fewer main-memory accesses translate directly into lower average latency and better tail performance under load — often the difference you feel before any benchmark confirms it.
2. 12 cores / 24 threads: hardware multi-threading lets each physical core run two instruction streams, so concurrent workloads — web serving and mid-tier application clusters — share the die without context-switch overhead. When you size licenses or plan VM placement, thread count is the number the scheduler actually sees.
3. Scalability to 2-socket systems: in multi-socket servers the processors share memory over a coherent interconnect (9.6 GT/s UPI), letting a single OS instance use all cores and all RAM — the classic architecture for large relational databases and consolidation hosts.
4. 2.40 GHz base / 3.50 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.
5. Memory platform on the Intel Xeon Silver 4214R: support for DDR4-2400, up to 1 TB of RAM. This is the headroom in-memory databases and dense VM farms need — capacity for growth, bandwidth for the data streams in between.
When you spec out web serving and mid-tier application clusters, the Intel Xeon Silver 4214R turns architectural decisions into predictable outcomes. Its 12-core layout sizes the node for expected concurrency, the 3.50 GHz turbo headroom keeps interactive paths responsive, and 1 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: What is the thermal design power?
A: The TDP is listed in the specifications table. It stays within standard server cooling envelopes for the platform generation.
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.
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: What workloads suit 12-core processors best?
A: With 12 cores / 24 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: Is the Intel Xeon Silver 4214R compatible with my server?
A: The Intel Xeon Silver 4214R uses the FCLGA3647 socket. Check your motherboard's qualified processor list — any chassis with that socket and matching BIOS support will run it. Our team can confirm compatibility if you share your server model.
