Xeon Silver 4116

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Silver 4116

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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 Silver 4116 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,841 Rank: 1002
Rank Name Score Visual
998 Core i7-2600 4,846
+0.1%
999 Celeron G4930 4,842
+0%
1000 Xeon X5690 4,842
+0%
1001 Xeon W3680 4,842
+0%
1002 Xeon Silver 4116 4,841
1003 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,841
+0%
1004 Pentium G3460 4,839
+-0%
1005 Pentium G3430 4,839
+-0%
1006 Celeron G3930TE 4,837
-0.1%
1007 Pentium G4400T 4,834
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Silver 4116 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,214 Rank: 505
Rank Name Score Visual
501 Xeon D-1587 5,227
+0.2%
502 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,221
+0.1%
503 Core i5-9600K 5,218
+0.1%
504 Xeon W-2135 5,216
+0%
505 Xeon Silver 4116 5,214
506 Core i7-9700F 5,213
+-0%
507 Xeon E-2134 5,213
+-0%
508 Intel Core i7-4960HQ 5,208
-0.1%
509 Core i7-10710U 5,208
-0.1%
510 Core i5-10600T 5,208
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Silver 4116 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,592 Rank: 1223
Rank Name Score Visual
1219 PRO A6-9500 4,596
+0.1%
1220 Athlon 200GE 4,595
+0.1%
1221 Pentium 5405U 4,594
+0%
1222 Core i5-4300U 4,593
+0%
1223 Xeon Silver 4116 4,592
1224 Pentium G2030 4,591
+-0%
1225 Core M 5Y71 4,589
-0.1%
1226 Athlon X4 845 4,583
-0.2%
1227 Celeron G4930T 4,579
-0.3%
1228 Core M 5Y10c 4,577
-0.3%

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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 Silver 4116 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,991 Rank: 390
Rank Name Score Visual
386 Ryzen 9 4900HS 4,997
+0.1%
387 Xeon E-2336 4,996
+0.1%
388 Xeon E5-2697 v2 4,993
+0%
389 Xeon Silver 4116T 4,992
+0%
390 Xeon Silver 4116 4,991
391 Core 7 150U 4,991
+0%
392 Xeon Gold 5115 4,986
-0.1%
393 Ryzen 7 4800H 4,986
-0.1%
394 Ryzen 7 4800HS 4,985
-0.1%
395 Core Ultra 5 134U 4,984
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Silver 4116 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,024 Rank: 413
Rank Name Score Visual
409 Xeon Gold 5115 5,034
+0.2%
410 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,030
+0.1%
411 Core i9-10900T 5,029
+0.1%
412 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,029
+0.1%
413 Xeon Silver 4116 5,024
414 Core Ultra 5 135U 5,021
-0.1%
415 Xeon E-2286M 5,018
-0.1%
416 Core i9-10980HK 5,018
-0.1%
417 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,017
-0.1%
418 Ryzen 5 2600E 5,014
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Silver 4116 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,055 Rank: 363
Rank Name Score Visual
359 Xeon E-2386G 5,062
+0.1%
360 Ryzen 5 7540U 5,061
+0.1%
361 Xeon E-2288G 5,059
+0.1%
362 Xeon Gold 6128 5,058
+0.1%
363 Xeon Silver 4116 5,055
364 Ryzen Z1 5,054
+-0%
365 Xeon W-1350 5,051
-0.1%
366 Ryzen 9 4900HS 5,050
-0.1%
367 Xeon E5-1680 v4 5,049
-0.1%
368 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,047
-0.2%

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Xeon Silver 4116 Details

The Intel Xeon Silver 4116 stands out as a robust server processor, delivering strong performance in multi-threaded workloads despite being based on the older Skylake-SP architecture. Launched in July 2017, it is now over six years old, placing it in the category of legacy server hardware. While not competitive with modern high-end processors, it remains relevant in cost-sensitive enterprise environments where stability, ECC memory support, and multi-core throughput are critical. As of March 2026, the Xeon Silver 4116 continues to serve in data centers and workstations requiring reliable, scalable computing without the need for cutting-edge single-threaded performance.

This processor is built on a 14 nm process and features 12 cores with 24 threads, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz and can boost up to 3.0 GHz, depending on workload and thermal conditions. With a TDP of 85 W, the chip demands adequate cooling and is best suited for systems with efficient thermal management. The Xeon Silver 4116 is designed for the Socket P and LGA-3647 platform, supporting up to two CPUs in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) configuration, making it ideal for dual-socket server motherboards.

In terms of memory, the processor supports up to 768 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC memory across six channels, with a maximum bandwidth of 107.3 GB/s. This high memory capacity and bandwidth are essential for memory-intensive applications such as virtualization, databases, and scientific computing. The cache hierarchy includes 0.75 MiB of L1 cache (0.375 MiB each for instruction and data), 12 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 16.5 MiB of L3 cache, which helps reduce latency in multi-threaded scenarios.

The Xeon Silver 4116 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for any visual output, which aligns with its server-focused design. It supports a wide range of advanced features, including Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT, and Intel vPro technology, enabling efficient virtualization and remote management. The processor also supports AVX, AVX2, and advanced encryption instructions, enhancing performance in compute-heavy tasks like encryption, compression, and machine learning inference.

Benchmark results show the Xeon Silver 4116 achieving an Overall Score of 4,841, placing it at #1002 out of 2060 processors in the ranking. Its Singlecore Score is 4,592, ranking #1223, while the Multicore Score reaches 5,214, ranking #505. This indicates that the processor excels in multi-threaded workloads, outperforming many modern consumer CPUs in this category. However, its single-core performance lags behind current high-end processors, which is expected given its age and target market.

Given its performance profile and age, the Xeon Silver 4116 is best suited for mid-tier server applications, virtualization hosts, and entry-level data center environments. It is not ideal for gaming or high-frequency trading due to its older architecture and lower single-threaded performance. For organizations still relying on this processor, upgrading to a more recent Xeon or AMD EPYC model would significantly improve both performance and power efficiency.
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Intel Xeon Silver 4116

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Silver 4116
Family: Xeon
Series: 4000
Model Number: 4116
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (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: 2
TDP: 85 W
Release Price: $1,002.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 768 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 384 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 384 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 12 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 16.5 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 768 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 107.3 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

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 NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl
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