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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280

Cascade Lake Scalable server processor, 2019. 28 cores/56 threads; 2.7/4.0 GHz base/max; 38.5 MB; 205 W; LGA3647; six-channel DDR4-2933; up to 8S.

Original functional schematic for Intel Xeon Platinum 8280, not a product photograph or pinout
MODEL-SPECIFIC LOCAL SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE

MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Intel Xeon Platinum 8280. Match full model suffix, stepping and package to the physical item and cited documentation.

Recorded specifications

Cataloged modelIntel Xeon Platinum 8280
Era / familyCascade Lake Scalable server processor, 2019.
Model specifications28 cores/56 threads; 2.7/4.0 GHz base/max; 38.5 MB; 205 W; LGA3647; six-channel DDR4-2933; up to 8S.
CompatibilityQualified board/BIOS/chassis; socket count is OEM-dependent.
Variants / limits8280L/8280M are distinct memory-qualified models.

Compatibility and variants

  • Qualified board/BIOS/chassis; socket count is OEM-dependent.
  • 8280L/8280M are distinct memory-qualified models.
  • Check system-vendor CPU support, board revision, firmware minimum, package, memory, cooling and power before installation; similar socket naming does not prove compatibility.

Service and archival notes

Record OPN, BIOS, DIMMs, carrier and cooling.

Archive the complete marking/OPN/sSpec, stepping, physical condition, tested host revision, firmware, memory population, cooling, and test conditions. Distinguish published limits from measurements.

Sources & further reading

  1. Intel ARK model lookup — Intel Xeon Platinum 8280Official Intel model specification search for the cataloged product.
  2. Intel technical archive — Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 product familyArchived Intel-authored processor data sheets/manuals; match model and revision.
  3. Intel processor-history reference — Intel Xeon Platinum 8280Historical context for Intel processor generations; use the exact data sheet for limits.
  4. RandomGamingInHD — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X Outperforms Dual Xeon Platinum 8280Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.

Use the matching manufacturer data sheet revision and platform vendor’s CPU list for final fit decisions.