Intel Xeon Platinum 8468 processor review

Xeon Platinum 8468 processor released by Intel; release date: 10 Jan 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $7214.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 48, threads - 96. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.8 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 10 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80 KB (per core), L2 - 2 MB (per core), L3 - 105 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: 4677. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 350 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

3156

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

126838

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	3156
PassMark - CPU mark	126838

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	10 Jan 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$7214
Place in performance rating	14
Performance
Base frequency	2.1 GHz
Die size	4x 477 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	105 MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	79°C
Maximum frequency	3.8 GHz
Number of cores	48
Number of threads	96
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2
Sockets supported	4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 80 Lanes, (CPU only)