Xeon Silver 4216

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Silver 4216

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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 4216 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,415 Rank: 543
Rank Name Score Visual
539 EPYC 7351P 5,423
+0.1%
540 Intel Core i7-4850HQ 5,423
+0.1%
541 Core i5-9500F 5,422
+0.1%
542 Core i7-6700 5,422
+0.1%
543 Xeon Silver 4216 5,415
544 Ryzen 7 1700 5,412
-0.1%
545 Core i5-6585R 5,411
-0.1%
546 Xeon Gold 6134 5,409
-0.1%
547 Pentium Gold G5600 5,406
-0.2%
548 Core i5-10500 5,406
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Silver 4216 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,832 Rank: 277
Rank Name Score Visual
273 EPYC 7281 5,841
+0.2%
274 Xeon Gold 6334 5,841
+0.2%
275 Core i9-11900 5,841
+0.2%
276 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,836
+0.1%
277 Xeon Silver 4216 5,832
278 Core i9-9900T 5,819
-0.2%
279 Core i9-9900KS 5,816
-0.3%
280 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,812
-0.3%
281 Core i9-10850K 5,807
-0.4%
282 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,806
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Silver 4216 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,137 Rank: 860
Rank Name Score Visual
856 Core i7-5650U 5,141
+0.1%
857 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 5,140
+0.1%
858 Core i7-5550U 5,139
+0%
859 Core i5-6500T 5,138
+0%
860 Xeon Silver 4216 5,137
861 Core i3-1000NG4 5,137
+0%
862 Core i5-5287U 5,133
-0.1%
863 Core i7-4930K 5,132
-0.1%
864 Core i5-4570R 5,129
-0.2%
865 Core i5-4570T 5,128
-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 4216 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,246 Rank: 252
Rank Name Score Visual
248 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,256
+0.2%
249 Core i9-11900KF 5,253
+0.1%
250 Xeon Gold 5218 5,250
+0.1%
251 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,249
+0.1%
252 Xeon Silver 4216 5,246
253 Xeon W-1290P 5,243
-0.1%
254 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,237
-0.2%
255 Ryzen 7 5700G 5,237
-0.2%
256 Core i9-10900KF 5,235
-0.2%
257 Core i9-10900K 5,235
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Silver 4216 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,357 Rank: 257
Rank Name Score Visual
253 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,364
+0.1%
254 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,362
+0.1%
255 Xeon Gold 5218 5,359
+0%
256 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,358
+0%
257 Xeon Silver 4216 5,357
258 Core i7-12700H 5,356
+-0%
259 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,353
-0.1%
260 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,349
-0.1%
261 Xeon Gold 6130 5,345
-0.2%
262 Xeon w3-2435 5,345
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Silver 4216 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,274 Rank: 248
Rank Name Score Visual
244 Core i9-10900KF 5,279
+0.1%
245 Core i9-10900K 5,279
+0.1%
246 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,275
+0%
247 Xeon W-2150B 5,274
+0%
248 Xeon Silver 4216 5,274
249 Core i7-12700H 5,273
+-0%
250 Core i7-9800X 5,268
-0.1%
251 Core i9-10850K 5,268
-0.1%
252 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,265
-0.2%
253 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,262
-0.2%

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Xeon Silver 4216 Details

The Xeon Silver 4216 stands as a robust server processor designed for enterprise workloads, offering a compelling balance of performance and efficiency. Released by Intel as part of the Cascade Lake SP family, it is built on a 14 nm process and operates at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz, capable of boosting up to 3.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. With 16 cores and 32 threads enabled via Simultaneous Multithreading, the chip delivers strong multithreaded performance, particularly in data-intensive environments such as virtualization, cloud computing, and database management.

In terms of memory support, the Xeon Silver 4216 accommodates up to 1,048,576 MiB of DDR4-2400 memory across six channels, providing a maximum memory bandwidth of 107.3 GiB/s. This makes it well-suited for memory-heavy applications, although its TDP of 100 W indicates a focus on performance rather than power efficiency. The processor supports ECC memory and a wide array of enterprise-level features including Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT, and Intel vPro technology, making it ideal for secure and scalable server deployments.

The Xeon Silver 4216’s benchmark results place it firmly in the mid-tier segment of server processors. It achieves an Overall Score of 5,415, ranking #543 among 2,060 processors, with Singlecore and Multicore scores of 5,137 and 5,832 respectively. In the Singlecore category, it ranks #860, trailing behind modern high-frequency consumer CPUs like the Core i9-14900KS but still outperforming many older-generation processors. Its Multicore performance, ranked #277, highlights its strength in parallel workloads, where it competes closely with processors such as the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H and the Xeon Gold 6334.

Despite its solid performance, the Xeon Silver 4216 is not without limitations. Its lack of integrated graphics means it requires a discrete GPU for visual output, and its 2020 release date places it in the older generation of Intel’s server lineup. While it remains relevant in cost-sensitive or legacy environments, newer platforms like the Xeon Platinum 8480+ or AMD’s EPYC 9004 series offer superior performance and advanced features such as AVX-512 and enhanced memory controllers.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Silver 4216 continues to serve as a reliable workhorse in entry-level and mid-range server environments. Its combination of core count, memory bandwidth, and server-specific features ensures it remains a viable option for businesses requiring stable, scalable computing power. However, for users demanding the highest performance or future-proofing their infrastructure, more recent models are strongly recommended.
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Intel Xeon Silver 4216

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Silver 4216
Family: Xeon
Series: 4200
Model Number: 4216
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (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: 100 W
Release Price: $1,002.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1024 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 16 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 22 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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