Intel Xeon Gold 5512U 28c/56t 2.1GHz-3.7GHz 185W (PK8072205500401)

Intel Xeon Gold 5512U — optimized dual-socket compute for scalable enterprise workloads

The Intel Xeon Gold 5512U represents a refined balance of efficiency, memory performance and scalable compute for modern enterprise servers built on the Emerald Rapids platform. With 28 cores and 56 threads, the processor targets organizations that require predictable multi-thread throughput without moving into higher TDP or ultra-dense configurations.

The architecture introduces latency and bandwidth improvements over Sapphire Rapids, particularly in memory handling and inter-socket communication. This makes the 5512U well-suited for systems running virtual machines, container orchestration, high-load web services or distributed business applications. Its 2.1 GHz base frequency provides a stable foundation for sustained workloads, while turbo peaks up to 3.7 GHz help accelerate bursty operations such as query execution, API gateways, indexing routines and microservice pipelines.

One defining advantage of the 5512U is its memory subsystem. Eight DDR5 channels supporting up to 4800 MT/s significantly increase bandwidth for databases, caching layers, real-time analytics and in-memory processing tools like Redis, Memgraph or Spark. The ability to address up to 4 TB of RAM per socket ensures compatibility with consolidation-focused environments and high-density virtualization clusters.

The CPU retains Intel’s modern I/O capabilities: 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes enable integration of next-generation NVMe storage, 200–400 GbE network adapters, AI accelerators and FPGA-based processing modules. This flexibility makes it a strong foundation for hybrid infrastructures handling diverse workloads.

With a 185 W TDP, the Xeon Gold 5512U targets data centers optimizing for energy efficiency per compute unit while still requiring consistent throughput across long-running enterprise tasks. Its thermal profile helps maintain high rack density without aggressive cooling requirements, which is particularly valuable in private cloud environments and co-location facilities.

For integrators, the 5512U stands out as a cost-efficient yet scalable mid-range solution. It performs reliably in dual-socket configurations where memory bandwidth, I/O performance and sustained compute are more important than peak multicore throughput. This makes it ideal for ERP systems, virtualization hosts, mid-tier analytics, distributed edge deployments and general-purpose servers in production environments.