Intel Xeon Platinum 8462Y+ 32c/64t 2.8GHz-4.1GHz 300W (PK8071305120901)

Intel Xeon Platinum 8462Y+ Processor for High-Performance Dual-Socket Servers

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8462Y+ is a performance-oriented 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processor designed for dual-socket servers that need high per-core responsiveness and consistent throughput under mixed enterprise loads. It offers 32 cores and 64 threads with a relatively high 2.8 GHz base frequency—one of the key characteristics that distinguish the Y-series parts within the Sapphire Rapids stack. This elevated base clock makes the 8462Y+ well-suited for database engines, transaction systems and large application servers where predictable latency matters as much as capacity.

With 60 MB of shared L3 cache and Intel’s latest mesh-interconnect topology, the processor delivers efficient cross-core communication and improved cache locality compared to earlier Xeon generations. Its support for 8-channel DDR5 memory, operating up to 4800 MT/s, provides high sustained bandwidth that benefits memory-intensive analytics and virtualization workloads. Sapphire Rapids also introduces improved memory controller algorithms, which help maintain stable throughput under NUMA-heavy or multi-tenant configurations. Combined with support for up to 4 TB of RAM per socket, the 8462Y+ can be deployed comfortably in large in-memory database systems and multi-TB virtualization nodes.

I/O capabilities are another major strength. With 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes per socket, the CPU enables dense attachment of NVMe storage, high-bandwidth NICs and specialized accelerators without compromising lane distribution. This allows for balanced server designs capable of scaling I/O and compute in parallel—especially important for cloud-native workloads, distributed object storage systems and high-performance database clusters that push both CPU and I/O subsystems simultaneously.

As with other Sapphire Rapids Platinum SKUs, the 8462Y+ includes the full suite of built-in accelerators: Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (DSA), In-Memory Analytics Accelerator (IAA), QuickAssist Technology for compression and encryption offload, and Dynamic Load Balancer for optimizing packet scheduling. When properly utilized through modern software stacks, these engines reduce CPU overhead on storage, network and security tasks, letting more compute cycles remain available for application-level work. The chip also supports Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX), giving AI workloads significant speed-ups in mixed-precision operations such as deep learning inference.

The 300 W TDP places the 8462Y+ among the higher-powered but high-efficiency performance SKUs, and Intel Speed Select Technology allows tuning between frequency tiers without replacing hardware. In practice, this means operators can prioritize higher per-core clocks for latency-sensitive services or keep all cores active for throughput-driven batch processing—while preserving the same thermal envelope.

In the Sapphire Rapids lineup, the Xeon Platinum 8462Y+ occupies a strategic position: it delivers stronger per-core performance than the lower-frequency 32-core options, yet avoids the extreme power and thermals of the highest-end 48–60 core models. This makes it a compelling choice for enterprise workloads requiring a balance of responsiveness, scalability and accelerator support, including ERP systems, large microservice clusters, hybrid AI inference workloads and real-time data processing backends. For organizations standardizing on 4th Gen Xeon, the 8462Y+ offers a stable, versatile platform with strong long-term operational characteristics.