Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+
Expert rating7.7 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4677
- Core/Thread Count:
- 24C/48T
- TDP:
- 185W
- iGPU:
- None
- CPU Series:
- Xeon Silver
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ Review
Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ 24-core 48-thread server processor, 2.2GHz base / 3.7GHz boost, 185W TDP, Emerald Rapids, LGA 4677 socket
The Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ is a mainstream data center processor balancing core count and efficiency for general server workloads. It pairs 24 cores and 48 threads with a 2.2GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.7GHz and None graphics, all within a 185W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 24 cores and 48 threads, the Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ runs a 2.2GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.7GHz, backed by 90MB of L3 cache and None graphics on the Emerald Rapids architecture.
Platform and Deployment
The Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ uses the LGA 4677 platform in a 185W envelope, positioned as a mainstream data center processor balancing core count and efficiency for general server workloads..
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Xeon Silver lineup in this catalog, the Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ sits at the 24-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 Silver 4516Y+ 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
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Model Number | Silver 4516Y+ |
| 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 24 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 48 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.2 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 45 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 185 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Max Memory Speed | 4400 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 |
| 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) | 221 |
Cores 24 · Tested in ZTE R5300G5 Server System (2.20 GHz, Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+) · Published by ZTE Corporation, Oct-2025
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 308 |
Cores 24 · Tested in FusionServer 2288H V7 (Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+) · Published by xFusion, Nov-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 439 |
Cores 48 · Tested in H3C UniServer R4700 G6 (Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+) · Published by New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd., Aug-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 611 |
Cores 48 · Tested in FusionServer 2288H V7 (Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+) · Published by xFusion, 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 rating7.7 / 10
The Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ is a solid mainstream data center chip, well matched to general virtualization and server duty.
Best for
- General-purpose servers
- Virtualization
- Mid-size data centers
Not for
- Extreme core-count workloads
- AI training clusters
- Gaming builds
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+?
The Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 24, Threads 48, Base Clock 2.2 GHz, Boost Clock 3.7 GHz, L3 Cache 90.
Will the Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+ 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 Silver 4516Y+ best suited to?
It suits general-purpose servers, virtualization, mid-size data centers.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon Silver 4516Y+?
It is a poor fit for extreme core-count workloads, ai training clusters, gaming builds.