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Intel Xeon Platinum 8260C @ 2.40GHz

Explore Intel Xeon Platinum 8260C @ 2.40GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.4/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Xeon Platinum 8260C @ 2.40GHz is a Server processor with 24 cores and 48 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 34420 and a single-thread rating of 2203.

CPU Mark34,420
1 samples
Single Thread2,203
Overall rank#461
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.4Very good

Intel Xeon Platinum 8260C @ 2.40GHz is a Server processor with 24 cores and 48 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 34420 and a single-thread rating of 2203.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260C @ 2.40GHz is a Server released in 2025. Recorded specifications include 24 cores and 48 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 34,420 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 34,420 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,203 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

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon Platinum 8260C @ 2.40GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 24 cores and 48 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 34,420 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260C @ 2.40GHz 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 8260C @ 2.40GHz?

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 8260C @ 2.40GHz use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

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.

03Intel Xeon Platinum 8260C @ 2.40GHzThis CPU34,420 points
05AMD EPYC 7601AMD34,102 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

04Intel Xeon Platinum 8260C @ 2.40GHzThis CPU2,203 points
05AMD EPYC 7601AMD1,891 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

03AMD EPYC 7601AMD189.5 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
614,248.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
17,420.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
32,830.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
146.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
71,227.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
131,919.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,949.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
79,164.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2025
SocketLGA3647
Cores / threads24 / 48
Base clock2.60 GHz
Max turbo3.90 GHz
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.