In a recent Geekbench benchmark leak, details about two new variants of the 5th Gen Xeon Platinum CPUs have emerged. These processors, known as the Xeon Platinum 8558P and 8551C, belong to the “Emerald Rapids” series and are designed for the Eagle Stream platform with the LGA 4677 socket. Let’s dive into the specifications and improvements of these new CPUs.
Both the Xeon Platinum 8558P and 8551C feature a core configuration of 48 cores based on the Raptor Cove P-Cores, providing a total of 96 threads. However, there is a notable distinction in the cache specifications. The previous model, 8558U, boasted 260 MB of L3 cache and 96 MB of L2 cache. In contrast, the 8558P and 8551C are listed with 16 MB of L3 cache and an impressive 192 MB of L2 cache. It is uncertain whether this change is a deliberate departure from the cache configuration of the previous model or an error in the listing.
Comparing the cache configurations, the Xeon Platinum 8558U had a total cache of 356 MB (260 MB L3 + 96 MB L2). On the other hand, the Xeon Platinum 8551C offers a total cache of 208 MB (16 MB L3 + 192 MB L2). Additionally, for comparison, the Xeon Platinum 8468 from the 4th Gen Sapphire Rapids series features 105 MB of L3 cache and 96 MB of L2 cache, totaling 201 MB.
When it comes to clock speeds, the Xeon Platinum 8558P operates at a base clock of 2.70 GHz with a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The 8551C, on the other hand, runs at a slightly higher base frequency of 2.90 GHz but maintains the same boost clock of 3.20 GHz.
Leaked benchmarks suggest that the Intel Emerald Rapids CPUs show improvement over their 4th Gen Sapphire Rapids predecessors. However, the EPYC Genoa 48-Core chip outperforms them in both single and multi-core tests. It is important to note that these leaked results provide only a glimpse of the overall performance. The true capabilities of the Emerald Rapids CPUs will be unveiled upon their official debut on December 14th, coinciding with the launch of Intel’s Meteor Lake “Core Ultra” family.
As we approach the launch date, stay tuned for further updates on these processors. The Intel Xeon Platinum CPUs have always been at the forefront of performance and power in the server market, and the Emerald Rapids series promises to continue that legacy. With their advanced core configuration and impressive cache specifications, these CPUs are expected to deliver enhanced performance for a wide range of workloads.
Whether you’re a data center operator, a cloud service provider, or an enterprise looking to boost your server performance, the new Xeon Platinum CPUs from Intel are definitely worth keeping an eye on. Stay tuned for more information as we approach the official release date on December 14th.
