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Overview

The Xeon Silver 4215 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,728 points. Launch price was $794.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon Silver 4215 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon Silver 4215 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Silver 4215 is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.5 GHz from a base frequency of 2.5 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 11 MB of L3 cache, plus 8 MB of L2 cache and 512 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 13,728, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon Silver 4215
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.5 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.5 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	11 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	8 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	512 kB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	77 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	13,728

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4215 fits into the LGA3647 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2400 memory.

Specification	Xeon Silver 4215
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SeriesProduct family	Intel Xeon Silver
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA3647
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4-2400
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	2 (Multiprocessor)

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon Silver 4215 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 85 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon Silver 4215
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	85 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	77 °C

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1088 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon Silver 4215
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$794
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1088
Release DateLaunch date	2 April 2019 (6 years ago)
Release Year	2019
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel