Xeon Gold 5215

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 5215

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon Gold 5215 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,220 Rank: 689
Rank Name Score Visual
685 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 5,224
+0.1%
686 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 5,224
+0.1%
687 Core i7-10510U 5,221
+0%
688 Ryzen 5 4600H 5,221
+0%
689 Xeon Gold 5215 5,220
690 Core i7-9750HF 5,220
+0%
691 Ryzen 5 1500X 5,219
+-0%
692 Ryzen 5 4500U 5,219
+-0%
693 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 5,215
-0.1%
694 Intel Core i7-4750HQ 5,215
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 5215 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,370 Rank: 445
Rank Name Score Visual
441 Ryzen 7 7730U 5,378
+0.1%
442 Ryzen 5 2600X 5,376
+0.1%
443 Core i7-10700T 5,372
+0%
444 Xeon D-1577 5,371
+0%
445 Xeon Gold 5215 5,370
446 Xeon E5-2650L v4 5,365
-0.1%
447 Ryzen 5 2600E 5,364
-0.1%
448 Core i7-6850K 5,361
-0.2%
449 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,356
-0.3%
450 AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 5,356
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 5215 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,120 Rank: 868
Rank Name Score Visual
864 Core i5-4570R 5,129
+0.2%
865 Core i5-4570T 5,128
+0.2%
866 Pentium Gold G5400T 5,127
+0.1%
867 Xeon E5-2640 v4 5,122
+0%
868 Xeon Gold 5215 5,120
869 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,119
+-0%
870 Core i5-6360U 5,119
+-0%
871 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 5,117
-0.1%
872 Core i5-6500TE 5,110
-0.2%
873 Xeon E5-1607 v4 5,110
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5215 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,007 Rank: 381
Rank Name Score Visual
377 Xeon D-1587 5,012
+0.1%
378 Core i9-9900 5,009
+0%
379 Core 5 120U 5,008
+0%
380 Xeon W-3223 5,007
+0%
381 Xeon Gold 5215 5,007
382 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,006
+-0%
383 Xeon W-2140B 5,005
+-0%
384 Core i9-10900T 4,999
-0.2%
385 Core i7-6900K 4,997
-0.2%
386 Ryzen 9 4900HS 4,997
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5215 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,047 Rank: 399
Rank Name Score Visual
395 Xeon E5-2695 v2 5,055
+0.2%
396 Core Ultra 7 258V 5,051
+0.1%
397 Ryzen 5 4600H 5,048
+0%
398 Xeon E5-2666 v3 5,048
+0%
399 Xeon Gold 5215 5,047
400 Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 5,047
+0%
401 Xeon Silver 4116T 5,045
+-0%
402 Ryzen 5 4600HS 5,044
-0.1%
403 Xeon Gold 6134 5,043
-0.1%
404 Xeon E5-2690 v2 5,043
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5215 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,127 Rank: 325
Rank Name Score Visual
321 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,139
+0.2%
322 Core i7-10700KF 5,139
+0.2%
323 Core i7-10700K 5,136
+0.2%
324 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,132
+0.1%
325 Xeon Gold 5215 5,127
326 Core i9-9900KF 5,127
+0%
327 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,126
+-0%
328 Core i9-9900K 5,126
+-0%
329 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,126
+-0%
330 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,122
-0.1%

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Xeon Gold 5215 Details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5215, released in 2018, is a server-grade processor built on the 14 nm Cascade Lake SP microarchitecture. As of early 2026, it remains a capable workhorse for enterprise environments, though it is now considered a legacy part in the rapidly evolving server CPU landscape. Designed for high-performance computing and data center workloads, the Xeon Gold 5215 features 10 cores and 20 threads, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, and operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz with a turbo frequency of up to 3.4 GHz. It is packaged in the FCLGA-3647 socket, part of Intel's Purley platform, and supports up to 1,048,576 MiB of DDR4-2666 memory across six channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 119.21 GiB/s.

The processor includes a robust cache hierarchy with 0.625 MiB of L1 cache (split into 0.313 MiB for instruction and data), 10 MiB of L2 cache, and a large 13.75 MiB L3 cache, all contributing to efficient data access in multi-threaded workloads. With a TDP of 85 W, it strikes a balance between performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for densely packed server racks. The Xeon Gold 5215 also supports a wide range of advanced features, including AVX-512, Intel Deep Learning Boost, Intel VT-x, VT-d, and ECC memory, which are essential for virtualization, machine learning, and secure computing environments.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 5215 achieves an overall score of 5,220, ranking #689 out of 2,060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5,120, placing it at #868, while its multicore performance reaches 5,370, ranking #445. These results indicate that while the CPU holds its own in single-threaded tasks, it truly excels in multi-threaded environments, where its 10 cores and 20 threads deliver strong scalability. It outperforms several mainstream consumer and server processors, including the Xeon E5-2650L v4 and Core i7-6850K, though it trails behind modern high-end CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K.

The Xeon Gold 5215 is best suited for enterprise applications such as virtualization, database management, and high-performance computing clusters where multi-core throughput is critical. While it may not compete with the latest consumer-grade CPUs in single-threaded performance, its server-focused design, extensive memory support, and robust feature set make it a reliable choice for data center deployments. As of March 2026, it remains relevant in older server platforms but is increasingly being replaced by more advanced Intel Xeon Scalable processors and AMD EPYC chips.
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Intel Xeon Gold 5215

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 5215
Family: Xeon
Series: 5200
Model Number: 5215
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Cascade Lake
Core Name: Cascade Lake SP
Core Family: 6
Socket: Socket P and LGA-3647
Package: FCLGA-3647
Chipset: Lewisburg
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 4
TDP: 85 W
Release Price: $1,221.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 640 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 320.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 320.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 10 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 13.75 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 1,024 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 119.21 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 48
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, x8, x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD AVX512VNNI NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost AVX512_VNNI
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