Intel Xeon Gold 5520+
Expert rating8.1 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4677
- Core/Thread Count:
- 28C/56T
- TDP:
- 205W
- iGPU:
- None
- CPU Series:
- Xeon Gold
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ Review
Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ 28-core 56-thread server processor, 2.2GHz base / 4.0GHz boost, 205W TDP, Emerald Rapids, LGA 4677 socket
The Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ is a high-core-count data center processor for demanding virtualization and enterprise server workloads. It pairs 28 cores and 56 threads with a 2.2GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.0GHz and None graphics, all within a 205W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 28 cores and 56 threads, the Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ runs a 2.2GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.0GHz, backed by 160MB of L3 cache and None graphics on the Emerald Rapids architecture.
Platform and Deployment
The Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ uses the LGA 4677 platform in a 205W 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 5520+ 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 5520+ 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.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.1 / 10
The Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ 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
Specifications
What these specs meanIdentity
| Release Year | 2023 |
|---|
Cores and threads
| Core Count | 28 cores |
|---|---|
| Thread Count | 56 threads |
| Core Architecture | Emerald Rapids |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 4.0 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 160 MB |
|---|
Platform
| Socket | LGA 4677 |
|---|
Power and thermals
| TDP | 205 W |
|---|
| iGPU | None |
|---|
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 263 |
Cores 28 · Tested in FusionServer 1288H V7 (Intel Xeon Gold 5520+) · Published by xFusion, Oct-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 362 |
Cores 28 · Tested in FusionServer 1288H V7 (Intel Xeon Gold 5520+) · Published by xFusion, Oct-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 528 |
Cores 56 · Tested in H3C UniServer R4700 G6 (Intel Xeon Gold 5520+) · Published by New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd., Jul-2025
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 713 |
Cores 56 · Tested in FusionServer 5288 V7 (Intel Xeon Gold 5520+) · Published by xFusion, Jun-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.
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon Gold 5520+?
The Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ has 28 cores and 56 threads, a 2.2 GHz base and 4.0 GHz boost clock, 160 MB of L3 cache and a 205 W TDP. It has no integrated graphics, so it needs a graphics card. Socket: LGA 4677.
Will the Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ 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 5520+ best suited to?
Best suited to: Enterprise virtualization; Demanding server workloads; Multi-socket deployments.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon Gold 5520+?
Not the best fit for: Desktop use; Gaming builds; Battery-powered devices.