Xeon Platinum 8270

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Platinum 8270

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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 8270 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,467 Rank: 505
Rank Name Score Visual
501 Core i3-10300 5,469
+0%
502 Xeon E3-1286 v3 5,468
+0%
503 Core i5-8279U 5,468
+0%
504 Ryzen 3 3100 5,468
+0%
505 Xeon Platinum 8270 5,467
506 Xeon E5-1650 v4 5,467
+0%
507 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,466
+-0%
508 Core i7-8809G 5,465
+-0%
509 Xeon Gold 6126 5,464
-0.1%
510 Core i7-5930K 5,464
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Platinum 8270 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,890 Rank: 261
Rank Name Score Visual
257 Core i9-10900KF 5,899
+0.2%
258 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,899
+0.2%
259 Core i9-9820X 5,895
+0.1%
260 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,892
+0%
261 Xeon Platinum 8270 5,890
262 Ryzen 7 5800 5,881
-0.2%
263 Core i5-12400F 5,880
-0.2%
264 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,878
-0.2%
265 Xeon E-2286G 5,873
-0.3%
266 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,873
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Platinum 8270 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,185 Rank: 817
Rank Name Score Visual
813 FX-8120 5,189
+0.1%
814 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 5,188
+0.1%
815 Xeon D-1622 5,186
+0%
816 Xeon E3-1270 v3 5,186
+0%
817 Xeon Platinum 8270 5,185
818 Core i5-7400T 5,184
+-0%
819 EPYC 7551P 5,184
+-0%
820 Core i3-8145U 5,184
+-0%
821 Xeon E5-2667 v4 5,181
-0.1%
822 Core i7-4710MQ 5,181
-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 8270 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,921 Rank: 112
Rank Name Score Visual
108 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 5,961
+0.7%
109 Core i9-12900K 5,948
+0.5%
110 Xeon Platinum 8268 5,943
+0.4%
111 Core i9-12900KF 5,931
+0.2%
112 Xeon Platinum 8270 5,921
113 Xeon Platinum 8180M 5,905
-0.3%
114 Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 5,901
-0.3%
115 EPYC 7302P 5,880
-0.7%
116 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 5,875
-0.8%
117 EPYC 7601 5,874
-0.8%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8270 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,195 Rank: 96
Rank Name Score Visual
92 Core i7-13700K 6,249
+0.9%
93 Core i9-13900 6,244
+0.8%
94 Core i9-14900 6,219
+0.4%
95 Xeon Silver 4416+ 6,198
+0%
96 Xeon Platinum 8270 6,195
97 Core i9-14900HX 6,190
-0.1%
98 Ryzen 9 7845HX 6,189
-0.1%
99 Xeon w5-2465X 6,179
-0.3%
100 Xeon Platinum 8268 6,166
-0.5%
101 Core i9-12900KS 6,158
-0.6%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8270 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,012 Rank: 101
Rank Name Score Visual
97 Core i9-13900F 6,033
+0.3%
98 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 6,025
+0.2%
99 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,019
+0.1%
100 EPYC 7551P 6,018
+0.1%
101 Xeon Platinum 8270 6,012
102 Xeon Gold 6254 6,012
+0%
103 Core i9-14900F 6,012
+0%
104 Xeon Gold 5416S 6,008
-0.1%
105 Xeon w5-2455X 5,984
-0.5%
106 Xeon w5-3425 5,971
-0.7%

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Xeon Platinum 8270 Details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, part of the Cascade Lake-SP lineup, represents a high-end server processor designed for demanding workloads in data centers and enterprise environments. Released in December 2018, it is now considered a mature platform, though its performance still holds relevance in multi-threaded server applications. The processor is built on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process and features a 26-core, 52-thread configuration enabled by Hyper-Threading technology, making it a strong performer in parallel computing tasks. It operates at a base frequency of 2.7 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 4.0 GHz, and is packaged in the LGA-3647 socket, supporting up to eight processors in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) configuration.

In terms of memory, the Xeon Platinum 8270 supports up to 1,048,576 MiB (1 TB) of DDR4-2933 memory across six channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 131.13 GiB/s. The cache hierarchy includes 0.813 MiB of L1 cache (split between instruction and data), 26 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 35.75 MiB of L3 cache, which enhances data throughput for memory-intensive applications. The processor also features advanced instruction sets such as AVX-512, AVX2, and SSE, which improve performance in scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. It supports ECC memory, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, and Intel Deep Learning Boost, making it suitable for virtualized and AI-driven environments.

The Xeon Platinum 8270 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output, which is typical for server-grade processors. With a TDP of 205 W, it demands robust cooling solutions, particularly in dense server configurations. Despite its age, the processor maintains strong performance metrics, scoring 5,890 in multicore benchmarks and ranking #261 of 2060, placing it above several modern consumer-grade CPUs like the Ryzen 7 5800 and Core i5-12400F. Its single-core score of 5,185 ranks it #817, showing solid individual thread performance, though it trails behind newer high-frequency desktop processors.

In overall performance, the Xeon Platinum 8270 achieves a score of 5,467, positioning it at #505 in the broader CPU rankings. It outperforms many mid-range and even some high-end consumer CPUs in multi-threaded workloads, particularly in server-specific benchmarks such as Passmark Number Crunching (5,921) and Data Processing (6,195). However, it is significantly behind the top-tier processors in the industry, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the upper echelons of performance.

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 remains a viable option for legacy server systems or workloads that benefit from high core counts and robust memory support. While it is no longer a cutting-edge solution, its ability to scale across multiple sockets and support advanced enterprise features ensures its continued relevance in specialized server environments. It is best suited for data center applications, virtualization, and high-performance computing tasks where core density and memory bandwidth are critical.
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Platinum 8270
Family: Xeon
Series: 8200
Model Number: 8270
Cores: 26
Threads: 52
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 27x (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: $7,405.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1664 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 832.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 832.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 26 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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