Intel® Xeon™ Platinum 8153
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 is a server processor released on July 1, 2017, built on the Skylake architecture using a 14 nm process. It has 16 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz, a maximum boost of 2.80 GHz, 22 MB of L3 cache, a 125 W TDP and the FCLGA3647 socket.
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Overview
SummaryThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 is a server processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, built on the Skylake architecture. It launched in Jul 2017. Clocks run from 2.0 GHz base to 2.8 GHz boost. A 22-MB L3 cache backs the cores (2.4 MB per core). It addresses DDR4 memory up to 768 GB across 6 channels. The chip drops into the FCLGA3647 socket and exposes PCIe 3.0 (48 lanes). Rated TDP is 125 W. Notable platform capabilities: AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).
Core Configuration
5 specsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 has 16 physical cores and runs 32 logical threads. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 2.00 GHz and boosts up to 2.80 GHz.
Architecture & Generation
8 specsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 is a server processor, belongs to the Intel Xeon Platinum family, uses the Skylake architecture, carries the codename Skylake and is manufactured on a 14 nm process. It launched in Jul 2017.
Cache
4 specsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 has 16 MB of L2 cache and 22 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 38.0 MB of cache, or 2.38 MB per core. Feex has no recorded L1 cache size for this processor.
Cache Hierarchy
2 levelsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 has a 2-level cache hierarchy: L2 at 16 MB and L3 at 22 MB. L3 is the largest level and makes up about 58% of the cache listed here.
Memory Support
8 specsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 supports DDR4 memory, addresses up to 768 GB of memory, uses 6 memory channels, runs memory at up to 2,666 MT/s and delivers up to 128.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It does not support DDR5 and LPDDR memory.
Graphics
1 specThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required for display output.
Platform & Compatibility
3 specsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 uses the FCLGA3647 socket, supports PCI Express 3.0 and provides up to 48 PCIe lanes.
Power & Thermals
1 specThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 has a rated TDP of 125 W.
Platform Capabilities
17 supported, 1 not supportedInstruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.
Instruction Sets
8 supportedSecurity and Reliability
5 supportedVirtualization
3 supportedOS Compatibility
1 supportedThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 supports AES-NI, AVX-512, AVX2, AVX, FMA, SHA, 64-bit (x86-64) and SSE4.2 among its instruction set features. It does not support AMX. Feex has no record for AVX-VNNI, CET, CET-IBT, CET-SS, FMA3 and Hyper-Threading, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 supports Execute Disable (NX), Boot Guard, SGX, Trusted Execution and Mode-Based Execute Control among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Hardware RNG, Hardware Shield, OS Guard and OS Guard (SMAP), which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 supports Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping) and VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.
Feex records the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 as Windows 11 eligible.
Physical & Manufacturing
1 specThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 is manufactured by Intel. It launched at a price of $3,115.
Naming & Aliases
3 specsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 is also identified by the model number 8153.
Real-world compute in the Feex fleet
No machines yetNo Feex fleet machines with the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.
Data Coverage
42% recordedFeex has recorded 42% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.
Not recorded: Core Configuration: Performance Cores, Efficiency Cores, Hybrid Architecture, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L1 Cache (Total), L2 Cache (per Core) and L4 Cache. Memory Support: ECC Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size, Die Count and Foundry. Naming & Aliases: Normalized Name, SKU, Processor Number and Part Number. Performance: single-core and multi-core ratings and all computed performance metrics.
Common questions
11 answeredHow many cores and threads does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 have?
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 has 16 cores and 32 threads.
What architecture does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 use?
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 is built on the Skylake architecture.
Does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 have integrated graphics?
No. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 does not include integrated graphics.
What socket does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 use?
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 uses the FCLGA3647 socket.
What memory does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 support?
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 supports DDR4 up to 768 GB across 6 channels.
How fast does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 run?
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 can boost up to 2.8 GHz, with a 2.0 GHz base clock.
What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153?
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 has a TDP of 125 W.
What advanced capabilities does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 support?
Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 include AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).
What is the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 best for?
Based on its specifications, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 is well suited for Server / professional infrastructure.
How much cache does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 have?
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 has 16384 KB of L2 cache and 22 MB of L3 cache.
Which features does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 not support?
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 does not support AMX.