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Intel Xeon Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHz

Explore Intel Xeon Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.1/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

[Dual CPU] Intel Xeon Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHz is a Server processor with 24 cores and 48 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 58130 and a single-thread rating of 2322. Its stated TDP is 165 W.

CPU Mark58,130
1 samples
Single Thread2,322
Overall rank#0
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
8.1Very good

[Dual CPU] Intel Xeon Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHz is a Server processor with 24 cores and 48 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 58130 and a single-thread rating of 2322. Its stated TDP is 165 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHz is a Server released in 2022. Recorded specifications include 24 cores and 48 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 165 W reference TDP, a 58,130 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 58,130 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,322 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 LGA3647. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 165 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 Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 24 cores and 48 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 165 W reference TDP, a 58,130 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHz 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 Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHz?

Start with LGA3647 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 Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 165 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 W-3375 @ 2.50GHzIntel58,686 points
02Intel Xeon Gold 6442YIntel58,534 points
03Intel Xeon Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHzThis CPU58,130 points
04AMD EPYC 4584PXAMD58,117 points
05Intel Xeon Gold 5420+Intel57,753 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD EPYC 4584PXAMD3,795 points
02Intel Xeon Gold 5420+Intel3,347 points
03Intel Xeon Gold 6442YIntel3,268 points
04Intel Xeon W-3375 @ 2.50GHzIntel2,629 points
05Intel Xeon Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHzThis CPU2,322 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD EPYC 4584PXAMD484.3 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon Platinum 8255C @ 2.50GHzThis CPU352.3 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon Gold 5420+Intel281.7 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon Gold 6442YIntel260.2 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon W-3375 @ 2.50GHzIntel217.4 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
1,160,702.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
35,587.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
72,808.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
317.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
146,724.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
272,760.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
4,273.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
131,287.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2022
SocketLGA3647
Cores / threads24 / 48
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo3.90 GHz
TDP165 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L22 x 4096 KB
L336 MB