Xeon Platinum 8180

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Platinum 8180

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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 Platinum 8180 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,314 Rank: 145
Rank Name Score Visual
141 Xeon W-1370P 6,318
+0.1%
142 Zen+ µarch 6,317
+0%
143 Zen µarch 6,317
+0%
144 Core i9-11900KF 6,315
+0%
145 Xeon Platinum 8180 6,314
146 Ryzen Z1 6,307
-0.1%
147 EPYC 7451 6,304
-0.2%
148 Core i9-9920X 6,303
-0.2%
149 Xeon Gold 6348 6,303
-0.2%
150 EPYC 7502P 6,301
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Platinum 8180 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,459 Rank: 68
Rank Name Score Visual
64 EPYC 7402P 7,504
+0.6%
65 Core i7-13700K 7,493
+0.5%
66 Core i9-14900F 7,476
+0.2%
67 Ryzen 9 7900X 7,472
+0.2%
68 Xeon Platinum 8180 7,459
69 Core i9-13900F 7,431
-0.4%
70 Xeon W-3265 7,429
-0.4%
71 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 7,325
-1.8%
72 Xeon Gold 6444Y 7,324
-1.8%
73 Core i9-14900 7,290
-2.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Platinum 8180 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,551 Rank: 514
Rank Name Score Visual
510 Xeon Gold 6154 5,554
+0.1%
511 FX-8370E 5,553
+0%
512 Ryzen 7 4700U 5,553
+0%
513 Ryzen 3 4300U 5,552
+0%
514 Xeon Platinum 8180 5,551
515 Xeon E5-2643 v4 5,551
+0%
516 Core i7-8559U 5,550
+-0%
517 Xeon E3-1575M v5 5,550
+-0%
518 Core i5-6600T 5,550
+-0%
519 FX-8100 5,549
+-0%

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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 Platinum 8180 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

6,025 Rank: 104
Rank Name Score Visual
100 Ryzen 9 5900X 6,053
+0.5%
101 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,039
+0.2%
102 Core i9-12900KS 6,036
+0.2%
103 Xeon W-3275M 6,032
+0.1%
104 Xeon Platinum 8180 6,025
105 EPYC 7551P 6,004
-0.3%
106 Xeon Gold 6426Y 5,995
-0.5%
107 EPYC 7302 5,971
-0.9%
108 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 5,961
-1.1%
109 Core i9-12900K 5,948
-1.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8180 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,270 Rank: 90
Rank Name Score Visual
86 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 6,331
+1%
87 Ryzen 9 7900 6,309
+0.6%
88 Xeon Gold 6444Y 6,295
+0.4%
89 Xeon W-3275 6,288
+0.3%
90 Xeon Platinum 8180 6,270
91 Core i9-14900F 6,262
-0.1%
92 Core i7-13700K 6,249
-0.3%
93 Core i9-13900 6,244
-0.4%
94 Core i9-14900 6,219
-0.8%
95 Xeon Silver 4416+ 6,198
-1.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8180 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,231 Rank: 83
Rank Name Score Visual
79 Ryzen 9 7945HX 6,324
+1.5%
80 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 6,318
+1.4%
81 Ryzen 9 7900 6,287
+0.9%
82 Xeon Gold 6426Y 6,234
+0%
83 Xeon Platinum 8180 6,231
84 Xeon W-3275 6,218
-0.2%
85 Xeon W-3275M 6,189
-0.7%
86 Xeon Platinum 8180M 6,186
-0.7%
87 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 6,183
-0.8%
88 Xeon Platinum 8268 6,163
-1.1%

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Xeon Platinum 8180 Details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 stands out in the server processor landscape for its robust multi-threaded performance and enterprise-grade reliability, though it represents a generation of technology that has since been surpassed by more modern designs. Launched in July 2017, this processor is built on Intel’s Skylake-SP architecture, which brought significant improvements in instruction efficiency and memory bandwidth over its predecessors. While its 14 nm manufacturing process was cutting-edge at the time, it now places the Xeon Platinum 8180 in a category of older hardware, particularly when compared to the current crop of 5 nm and 7 nm processors dominating the market in early 2026.

This server-grade CPU features 28 cores and 56 threads, thanks to Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, making it ideal for workloads that benefit from high thread counts, such as virtualization, data analytics, and scientific computing. Operating at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz, the chip can boost up to 3.8 GHz depending on the number of active cores and system load, providing flexibility for dynamic workloads. It supports up to 768 GB of DDR4-2666 memory across six channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 119.21 GiB/s, ensuring that data-intensive applications can maintain high throughput.

One of the most notable aspects of the Xeon Platinum 8180 is its extensive cache hierarchy: 1.75 MiB of L1 cache (split into 0.875 MiB for data and 0.875 MiB for instructions), 28 MiB of L2 cache, and a massive 38.5 MiB of L3 cache. This design helps reduce latency for frequently accessed data, enhancing performance in multi-threaded environments. The processor also includes support for advanced features such as AVX-512, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, enabling efficient encryption, virtualization, and high-performance computing. However, it lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Platinum 8180 achieves a single-core score of 5,551, placing it at #514 out of 2,060 processors, and a multicore score of 7,459, ranking it #68 in the multicore category. Its overall score of 6,314 positions it at #145 overall, demonstrating strong performance in multi-threaded tasks but falling short in single-threaded performance compared to modern consumer CPUs. The processor competes closely with other high-end server chips like the Xeon W-3265 and Xeon Gold 6444Y, but trails behind more recent offerings such as the Ryzen 9 7900X and Core i9-14900F.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Platinum 8180 remains a viable option for legacy server environments or budget-conscious enterprises requiring reliable, high-core-count processing. Its 205 W TDP demands robust cooling and power delivery, making it unsuitable for low-power or compact systems. While it may no longer lead the performance charts, its combination of core count, memory support, and enterprise features ensures it still holds value in specific server and workstation applications.
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8180

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Platinum 8180
Family: Xeon
Series: 8000
Model Number: 8180
Cores: 28
Threads: 56
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Socket: Socket P and LGA-3647
Package: FCLGA-3647
Chipset: Lewisburg
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 8
TDP: 205 W
Release Price: $10,009.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1792 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 896 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 896 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 28 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 38.5 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 768 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 119.21 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

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

CPU Features

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