Intel Xeon Gold 5512U
Expert rating8.1 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4677
- Core/Thread Count:
- 28C/28T
- TDP:
- 185W
- iGPU:
- None
- CPU Series:
- Xeon Gold
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
Intel Xeon Gold 5512U Review
Intel Xeon Gold 5512U 28-core 28-thread server processor, 2.1GHz base / 3.7GHz boost, 185W TDP, Emerald Rapids, LGA 4677 socket
The Intel Xeon Gold 5512U is a high-core-count data center processor for demanding virtualization and enterprise server workloads. It pairs 28 cores and 28 threads with a 2.1GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.7GHz and None graphics, all within a 185W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 28 cores and 28 threads, the Intel Xeon Gold 5512U runs a 2.1GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.7GHz, backed by 160MB of L3 cache and None graphics on the Emerald Rapids architecture.
Platform and Deployment
The Intel Xeon Gold 5512U uses the LGA 4677 platform in a 185W envelope, positioned as a high-core-count data center processor for demanding virtualization and enterprise server workloads..
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Xeon Gold lineup in this catalog, the Intel Xeon Gold 5512U sits at the 28-core tier, differentiated mainly by clock speed, TDP, and socket from its closest siblings. Against AMD's EPYC processors in this catalog at a similar tier, the Intel Xeon Gold 5512U competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Xeon 6 (Granite/Sierra Rapids) parts in this catalog it occupies a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.
Specifications
Identity
| Model Number | Gold 5512U |
|---|---|
| Codename | Emerald Rapids |
| Release Year | 2023 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Server |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Emerald Rapids |
| Socket | LGA4677 |
| Socket Status | Current |
| Process Node | 10 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 28 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 28 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 56 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.1 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 52.5 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 185 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Max Memory Speed | 4800 MT/s |
| Memory Channels | 8 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 4096 GB |
| ECC Support | Yes |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | No |
|---|---|
| Copilot Plus Certified | No |
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 |
|---|---|
| PCIe Lanes | 80 |
Commercial
| Launch MSRP | 1476 USD |
|---|---|
| Retail Availability | Tray OEM |
| Form Factor | Server & Enthusiast |
|---|---|
| TDP | 185 W |
| iGPU | None |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 264 |
Cores 28 · Tested in ASUS RS720-E11-RS12U (2.10 GHz, Intel Xeon Gold 5512U) · Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Jul-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 355 |
Cores 28 · Tested in ASUS RS720-E11-RS12U (2.10 GHz, Intel Xeon Gold 5512U) · Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Jul-2024
Full disclosure on spec.orgSPEC®, SPECrate® and SPECspeed® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Copied by permission of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Results retrieved from www.spec.org on 23 Sept 2026.
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.1 / 10
The Intel Xeon Gold 5512U is a strong mid-to-high tier data center chip, well suited to enterprise virtualization and server duty.
Best for
- Enterprise virtualization
- Demanding server workloads
- Multi-socket deployments
Not for
- Desktop use
- Gaming builds
- Battery-powered devices
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon Gold 5512U?
The Intel Xeon Gold 5512U is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 28, Threads 28, Base Clock 2.1 GHz, Boost Clock 3.7 GHz, L3 Cache 160.
Will the Intel Xeon Gold 5512U work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon Gold 5512U lists Socket is LGA 4677. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the Intel Xeon Gold 5512U best suited to?
It suits enterprise virtualization, demanding server workloads, multi-socket deployments.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon Gold 5512U?
It is a poor fit for desktop use, gaming builds, battery-powered devices.