Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 28c/56t 2.7GHz-4.0GHz 205W (CD8069504228001)

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 – 28-Core Enterprise Processor for Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 is a high-performance 2nd Generation Xeon Scalable processor based on the Cascade Lake architecture, engineered for enterprise-grade virtualization, database platforms, and large-scale data center deployments. With 28 cores and 56 threads, it delivers substantial parallel compute capacity for demanding multi-tenant and high-availability environments.

Operating at a 2.7 GHz base frequency with Turbo Boost up to 4.0 GHz, the processor provides a balanced performance profile suitable for both sustained multi-threaded workloads and latency-sensitive applications. It is designed for LGA 3647 platforms and supports up to 8 processors in a single motherboard configuration, making it suitable for large SMP systems.

The Xeon Platinum 8280 integrates 38.5 MB of L3 cache, improving workload efficiency in data-intensive environments. It supports six channels of DDR4 memory at up to 2933 MT/s, with a maximum memory capacity of 1 TB per socket, enabling reliable performance for in-memory databases, ERP systems, and virtualization clusters.

With 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes, the processor allows flexible system design with NVMe storage arrays, high-speed networking adapters, and accelerator cards. Its 205 W TDP requires professional server-grade cooling and is typically deployed in rack-mounted enterprise platforms.

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 remains a solid choice for organizations upgrading existing LGA 3647 infrastructure, expanding virtualization density, or maintaining multi-socket enterprise servers with proven Cascade Lake stability.