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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 @ 2.70GHz

Explore Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 @ 2.70GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.2/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 @ 2.70GHz is a Server processor with 28 cores and 56 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 31287 and a single-thread rating of 2196. Its stated TDP is 205 W.

CPU Mark31,287
5 samples
Single Thread2,196
Overall rank#528
of 6,054
Reference price$2,940.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.2Very good

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 @ 2.70GHz is a Server processor with 28 cores and 56 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 31287 and a single-thread rating of 2196. Its stated TDP is 205 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 @ 2.70GHz is a Server released in 2020. Recorded specifications include 28 cores and 56 threads, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, a 205 W reference TDP, a 31,287 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 31,287 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,196 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 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 Platinum 8280 @ 2.70GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 28 cores and 56 threads, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, a 205 W reference TDP, a 31,287 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 @ 2.70GHz 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 8280 @ 2.70GHz?

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 8280 @ 2.70GHz 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.

02Intel Xeon E-2488Intel31,371 points
03Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 @ 2.70GHzThis CPU31,287 points
04Intel Xeon 6507PIntel31,233 points
05Intel Xeon W-3245 @ 3.20GHzIntel31,156 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon E-2488Intel4,300 points
02Intel Xeon 6507PIntel3,643 points
03Intel Xeon W-3245 @ 3.20GHzIntel2,560 points
04Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 @ 2.70GHzThis CPU2,196 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon E-2488Intel330.2 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon 6507PIntel208.2 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 @ 2.70GHzThis CPU152.6 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon W-3245 @ 3.20GHzIntel152.0 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
710,718.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
11,514.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
54,190.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
111.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
102,165.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
165,721.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,473.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
74,861.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2020
SocketLGA3647
Cores / threads28 / 56
Base clock2.70 GHz
Max turbo4.00 GHz
TDP205 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I16 x 32 KB
L1D16 x 32 KB
L216 x 1024 KB
L332 MB