Xeon Silver 4214

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Silver 4214

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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 4214 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,018 Rank: 862
Rank Name Score Visual
858 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,026
+0.2%
859 Ryzen 5 7520U 5,026
+0.2%
860 Core i5-7442EQ 5,024
+0.1%
861 Core i7-3770 5,023
+0.1%
862 Xeon Silver 4214 5,018
863 Core i7-4722HQ 5,016
+-0%
864 Xeon E3-1245 v5 5,014
-0.1%
865 Xeon E5-2620 v4 5,014
-0.1%
866 Xeon D-1622 5,010
-0.2%
867 Core i5-7400T 5,008
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Silver 4214 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,950 Rank: 677
Rank Name Score Visual
673 Xeon E3-1245 v3 4,952
+0%
674 Core i3-6320 4,951
+0%
675 Core i7-4820K 4,951
+0%
676 Core i7-4940MX 4,951
+0%
677 Xeon Silver 4214 4,950
678 Xeon E3-1585 v5 4,949
+-0%
679 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,949
+-0%
680 Ryzen 5 4500U 4,948
+-0%
681 FX-9370 4,946
-0.1%
682 Core i5-5675C 4,944
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Silver 4214 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,063 Rank: 902
Rank Name Score Visual
898 Xeon E3-1275 v3 5,070
+0.1%
899 Xeon E3-1275 V2 5,068
+0.1%
900 Core i5-6300HQ 5,067
+0.1%
901 Xeon Silver 4208 5,065
+0%
902 Xeon Silver 4214 5,063
903 Xeon Silver 4116T 5,063
+0%
904 Celeron G3950 5,062
+-0%
905 Core i3-4150 5,058
-0.1%
906 Intel Core i5-6198DU 5,056
-0.1%
907 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 5,055
-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 Silver 4214 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,042 Rank: 359
Rank Name Score Visual
355 Xeon E-2288G 5,045
+0.1%
356 Ryzen 5 5500 5,045
+0.1%
357 Xeon E-2278G 5,044
+0%
358 Ryzen 7 7730U 5,044
+0%
359 Xeon Silver 4214 5,042
360 Xeon E5-4627 v4 5,042
+0%
361 Xeon E-2386G 5,041
+-0%
362 Ryzen Z1 5,040
+-0%
363 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,039
-0.1%
364 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,036
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Silver 4214 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,095 Rank: 375
Rank Name Score Visual
371 Xeon W-2140B 5,101
+0.1%
372 Ryzen 5 7540U 5,100
+0.1%
373 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,099
+0.1%
374 Core i7-7820X 5,096
+0%
375 Xeon Silver 4214 5,095
376 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,094
+-0%
377 Xeon E5-2697 v2 5,094
+-0%
378 Core i5-12400F 5,093
+-0%
379 Ryzen Z1 5,092
-0.1%
380 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,089
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Silver 4214 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,118 Rank: 333
Rank Name Score Visual
329 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,126
+0.2%
330 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,122
+0.1%
331 Core i9-10900 5,120
+0%
332 Xeon W-1290 5,120
+0%
333 Xeon Silver 4214 5,118
334 Ryzen 5 3600XT 5,117
+-0%
335 Core i9-10900E 5,115
-0.1%
336 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,113
-0.1%
337 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,112
-0.1%
338 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,112
-0.1%

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Xeon Silver 4214 Details

Built on Intel's Cascade Lake microarchitecture and manufactured on a 14 nm process, the Xeon Silver 4214 is a server-grade processor designed for demanding workloads. Released in 2019, it is now over four years old, placing it in the older generation of Intel's server CPUs, though it remains relevant for mid-tier data center applications. The processor is part of the Xeon Silver 4200 series and is built for the Purley platform, using the FCLGA-3647 socket, which supports dual-processor configurations. It features 12 cores and 24 threads, leveraging simultaneous multithreading to deliver strong multithreaded performance. With a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.2 GHz, the chip is optimized for sustained workloads rather than peak single-core performance.

The Xeon Silver 4214 includes a robust cache hierarchy, with 0.75 MiB of L1 cache (split into 0.375 MiB for data and 0.375 MiB for instructions), 12 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 16.5 MiB of L3 cache. It supports up to 1,048,576 MiB of DDR4-2400 memory across six channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 107.3 GiB/s. The processor's TDP of 85 W reflects its efficiency for server environments, where power consumption and thermal design are critical. Intel's integration of advanced features like AVX-512, AES-NI, and Intel Deep Learning Boost enhances its suitability for virtualization, encryption, and machine learning tasks.

In benchmark evaluations, the Xeon Silver 4214 achieves a single-core score of 5063, ranking it #902 among 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 4950, placing it #677 of 2060. Its overall score of 5018 ranks it #862 in the broader comparison, indicating that while it is no longer competitive with modern high-end CPUs, it holds its own against many mainstream and mid-range processors. The processor outperforms older server chips like the Xeon E5-2670 v2 and competes with recent mobile and desktop parts such as the Ryzen 5 4500U and Core i3-6320. However, it is surpassed by newer Xeon models like the Xeon Silver 4208 and Core i5-6300HQ, suggesting that while it remains capable, it is not at the forefront of performance.

The Xeon Silver 4214 is notable for its strong data processing and physics compute scores, reflecting its design for enterprise workloads such as database management, virtualization, and cloud computing. Its support for ECC memory, Intel vPro technology, and advanced virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d makes it a reliable choice for business environments. While the lack of integrated graphics means it requires a discrete GPU for display output, this is typical for server CPUs. As of March 2026, the Xeon Silver 4214 is best suited for legacy server upgrades, small-scale data centers, and applications where cost-effective performance and reliability outweigh the need for cutting-edge specs.
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Intel Xeon Silver 4214

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Silver 4214
Family: Xeon
Series: 4200
Model Number: 4214
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (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: 2
TDP: 85 W
Release Price: $694.00

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: 1,024 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 107.3 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
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