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Intel Xeon Gold 5520+

Explore Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
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Technical rating

Excellent

Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ is a Server processor with 28 cores and 56 threads. It runs at 2.2 GHz and boosts up to 0.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 61227 and a single-thread rating of 3216. Its stated TDP is 205 W.

CPU Mark61,227
1 samples
Single Thread3,216
Overall rank#176
of 6,054
Reference price$1,849.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
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Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ is a Server processor with 28 cores and 56 threads. It runs at 2.2 GHz and boosts up to 0.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 61227 and a single-thread rating of 3216. Its stated TDP is 205 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ is a Server released in 2024. Recorded specifications include 28 cores and 56 threads, up to 0.40 GHz turbo, a 205 W reference TDP, a 61,227 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 61,227 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,216 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA4677. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 205 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ specifications?

The main recorded details are 28 cores and 56 threads, up to 0.40 GHz turbo, a 205 W reference TDP, a 61,227 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon Gold 5520+?

Start with LGA4677 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ use?

The recorded reference TDP is 205 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Xeon 654Intel61,557 points
02Intel Xeon w7-3465XIntel61,466 points
03Intel Xeon Gold 6554SIntel61,242 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 5520+This CPU61,227 points
05AMD EPYC 7543AMD60,960 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon 654Intel3,786 points
02Intel Xeon Gold 5520+This CPU3,216 points
03Intel Xeon w7-3465XIntel3,163 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 6554SIntel2,528 points
05AMD EPYC 7543AMD2,340 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon 654Intel307.8 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon Gold 5520+This CPU298.7 Mark/W
03AMD EPYC 7543AMD254.0 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon Gold 6554SIntel226.8 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon w7-3465XIntel204.9 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
829,618.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
48,272.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
59,176.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
285.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
155,543.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
216,710.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
6,207.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
109,483.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2024
SocketLGA4677
Cores / threads28 / 56
Base clock2.20 GHz
Max turbo0.40 GHz
TDP205 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR5
Memory typeDDR5
Official speedDDR5-4800 / DDR5-4400
Maximum capacity4096 GB

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.