Description Introduction to the SRKHF Intel Xeon 36-core Platinum 8360y processor The SRKHF Intel Xeon 36-core Platinum 8360y processor is a high-performance CPU designed for use in data center servers and other enterprise-grade computing systems. It is part of Intel’s Xeon Platinum series, which is aimed at delivering the highest level of performance and reliability for mission-critical workloads and large-scale data processing tasks. The Platinum 8360y model is based on a 10-nanometer manufacturing process and features 36 processing cores, making it capable of handling a large number of simultaneous tasks with ease. It also has a clock speed of 2.4GHz, which can be boosted to up to 3.9GHz in turbo mode, and a large 54MB Smart Cache, which helps to speed up data access and processing. The processor also supports a wide range of advanced features, including Intel Hyper-Threading technology, which allows each core to handle two threads simultaneously, and Intel Virtualization Technology, which enables efficient and secure virtualization of server resources. Additionally, it features several security and data protection technologies, including Intel Trusted Execution Technology, which helps to protect against malware attacks and other security threats. Processor Architecture and Specifications The SRKHF Intel Xeon 36-core Platinum 8360y processor is based on the 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor family, also known as “Ice Lake”. This architecture features a number of improvements over previous generations, including: 10-nanometer manufacturing process: This allows for more transistors to be packed onto the processor die, which can improve performance and power efficiency. 36 processing cores: The Platinum 8360y model features 36 cores, each capable of handling a single thread of instructions. This allows for high levels of parallel processing and can help improve overall system performance. Clock speed: The base clock speed of the processor is 2.4GHz, but it can be boosted to up to 3.9GHz in turbo mode. This allows for fast processing of both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. Smart Cache: The Platinum 8360y processor has a 54MB Smart Cache, which is shared between all cores. This helps to reduce memory latency and improve overall performance. Memory support: The processor supports up to 4.5 terabytes of memory using Intel Optane persistent memory, as well as up to 6 channels of DDR4 memory. PCIe support: The processor supports up to 64 lanes of PCIe Gen4, which can be used for high-speed data transfer between the processor and other system components. Thermal design power (TDP): The Platinum 8360y has a TDP of 250 watts, which is a measure of the amount of power the processor consumes under typical operating conditions. This is a high TDP and means that the processor requires a robust cooling solution. Virtualization features and Performance The SRKHF Intel Xeon 36-core Platinum 8360y processor is designed to support efficient and secure virtualization of server resources, making it well-suited for use in cloud computing environments and other virtualized systems. One of the key virtualization features of the processor is Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x), which allows multiple virtual machines to run on the same physical server. This is achieved through hardware-assisted virtualization, which offloads some of the virtualization tasks from the hypervisor to the CPU, resulting in improved performance and reduced overhead. The processor also supports Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), which helps to improve the security and reliability of virtualized systems by isolating virtual machines from each other and from the underlying hardware. This feature allows virtual machines to access hardware resources directly, without going through the hypervisor, which can help to reduce latency and improve performance. Another virtualization-related feature of the Platinum 8360y processor is Intel Resource Director Technology (RDT), which allows for improved management and allocation of shared resources such as CPU cycles, memory, and I/O bandwidth. This can help to ensure fair allocation of resources between virtual machines and prevent any one virtual machine from hogging resources and impacting the performance of other virtual machines on the same physical server. General Information Product Type : Server Processor Product Manufacturer : Intel MPN : SRKHF Product Model : Platinum 8360y SKU : SRKHF Technical Information Processor Core : 36-core Clock Speed : 2.40GHZ Max Turbo Frequency : 3.50GHZ Ultrapath Interconnect(UPI) Speed : 11.2GT/S No. Of Upi Links : 3 Instruction Set : 64-bit Instruction Set Extensions : Intel® Sse4.2, Intel® Avx, Intel® Avx2, Intel® Avx-512 Cache Memory Detail Smart Cache : 54MB Lithography : 10NM Max Thermal Design Power (TDP) : 250W Compatible Processor Socket : Fclga4189 Memory Specifications Max Memory Size (dependent On Memory Type) : 6TB Memory Types : DDR4-3200 Maximum Memory Speed : 3200 MHZ Max No. Of Memory Channels : 8 Ecc Memory Supported : Yes Dimension & weight Width: 2.8 Inch Depth : 3.9 Inch Height : 0.6 Inch Weight : 0.50 Lbs
