Xeon Platinum 8268

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Platinum 8268

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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 8268 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,097 Rank: 214
Rank Name Score Visual
210 Xeon Platinum 8180M 6,112
+0.2%
211 Xeon Gold 6150 6,112
+0.2%
212 Core i9-10900KF 6,108
+0.2%
213 Ryzen 7 7840U 6,108
+0.2%
214 Xeon Platinum 8268 6,097
215 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 6,094
+-0%
216 Ryzen 9 3900 6,092
-0.1%
217 Xeon W-3265M 6,091
-0.1%
218 Core i9-9900X 6,091
-0.1%
219 Core Ultra 5 226V 6,091
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Platinum 8268 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,059 Rank: 97
Rank Name Score Visual
93 Core i9-9980XE 7,102
+0.6%
94 Core i9-9960X 7,073
+0.2%
95 Xeon Gold 6430 7,063
+0.1%
96 Xeon w5-2465X 7,061
+0%
97 Xeon Platinum 8268 7,059
98 EPYC 7H12 7,058
+-0%
99 Core i5-13600K 7,023
-0.5%
100 Core i9-12900K 7,010
-0.7%
101 EPYC 7402 6,993
-0.9%
102 Ryzen 9 7845HX 6,971
-1.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Platinum 8268 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,456 Rank: 586
Rank Name Score Visual
582 Core i3-9300T 5,459
+0.1%
583 Core i5-4690K 5,458
+0%
584 Core i7-4770 5,457
+0%
585 Xeon E3-1226 v3 5,457
+0%
586 Xeon Platinum 8268 5,456
587 Xeon E3-1285 v4 5,456
+0%
588 Core i3-4360 5,454
+-0%
589 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G 5,454
+-0%
590 Xeon Gold 6132 5,452
-0.1%
591 Core i5-8500T 5,451
-0.1%

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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 8268 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,943 Rank: 110
Rank Name Score Visual
106 Xeon Gold 6426Y 5,995
+0.9%
107 EPYC 7302 5,971
+0.5%
108 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 5,961
+0.3%
109 Core i9-12900K 5,948
+0.1%
110 Xeon Platinum 8268 5,943
111 Core i9-12900KF 5,931
-0.2%
112 Xeon Platinum 8270 5,921
-0.4%
113 Xeon Platinum 8180M 5,905
-0.6%
114 Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 5,901
-0.7%
115 EPYC 7302P 5,880
-1.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8268 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,166 Rank: 100
Rank Name Score Visual
96 Xeon Platinum 8270 6,195
+0.5%
97 Core i9-14900HX 6,190
+0.4%
98 Ryzen 9 7845HX 6,189
+0.4%
99 Xeon w5-2465X 6,179
+0.2%
100 Xeon Platinum 8268 6,166
101 Core i9-12900KS 6,158
-0.1%
102 Xeon W-3265M 6,145
-0.3%
103 EPYC 7451 6,143
-0.4%
104 Xeon Platinum 8180M 6,136
-0.5%
105 EPYC 7401P 6,136
-0.5%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8268 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,163 Rank: 88
Rank Name Score Visual
84 Xeon W-3275 6,218
+0.9%
85 Xeon W-3275M 6,189
+0.4%
86 Xeon Platinum 8180M 6,186
+0.4%
87 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 6,183
+0.3%
88 Xeon Platinum 8268 6,163
89 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 6,157
-0.1%
90 Ryzen AI Max 390 6,127
-0.6%
91 Xeon Gold 6346 6,124
-0.6%
92 EPYC 7352 6,090
-1.2%
93 Core i7-13700K 6,064
-1.6%

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Xeon Platinum 8268 Details

For enterprise workloads demanding high core counts and robust memory performance, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 stands as a powerful server-grade processor, though it now belongs to the older generation of high-end Intel offerings. Launched in December 2018, this processor is built on the 14 nm Cascade Lake-SP microarchitecture and is designed for high-density server and workstation environments. It features 24 cores and 48 threads thanks to Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, enabling it to handle demanding multi-threaded applications with efficiency.

The Xeon Platinum 8268 operates at a base frequency of 2.9 GHz and can boost up to 3.9 GHz, leveraging Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. Its cache hierarchy includes 1.5 MiB of L1 cache (0.75 MiB for L1D and L1I), 24 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 35.75 MiB of L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency in data-intensive scenarios. It supports up to 1048576 MiB of DDR4-2933 memory across six channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 131.13 GiB/s. The processor is packaged in a FCLGA-3647 socket and has a TDP of 205 W, making it suitable for systems with robust cooling solutions.

Key features include extensive support for Intel's advanced instruction sets such as AVX-512, AVX2, and AES-NI, which accelerate tasks in scientific computing, data analytics, and encryption. The processor also supports ECC memory, hardware virtualization (VT-x, VT-d), Intel Deep Learning Boost, and Intel vPro technology, enhancing reliability and manageability in server environments. Despite its powerful capabilities, the Xeon Platinum 8268 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Platinum 8268 achieves an Overall Score of 6097, ranking #214 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5456 (#586) and a Multicore Score of 7059 (#97). These results place it above many high-end consumer CPUs like the Core i5-13600K and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS but below the top-tier processors in the market. Its multicore performance is particularly strong, outperforming several modern consumer-grade chips while lagging behind the latest high-end server and workstation processors.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Platinum 8268 remains a capable option for legacy server systems and environments where high core counts and ECC memory are essential. While newer architectures have surpassed its performance, its 24-core design and robust feature set still make it a viable choice for specific enterprise applications. However, for users seeking cutting-edge performance, more recent models from Intel and AMD offer significant improvements in both single-core and multicore efficiency.
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8268

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Platinum 8268
Family: Xeon
Series: 8200
Model Number: 8268
Cores: 24
Threads: 48
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 29x (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: 8
TDP: 205 W
Release Price: $6,302.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1536 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 768 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 768 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 24 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 35.75 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2933
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 1,024 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 131.13 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 MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD AVX512VNNI NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost Run Sure Node Ctrlr AVX-512
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