The Intel Xeon Gold 5222 is stocked for channel buyers building latency-sensitive systems on the Purley platform. With 4 cores / 8 threads and a 3.8 GHz base clock, this SKU addresses a narrow but recurring demand: single-thread-bound workloads such as storage controllers, compute gateways and lightly threaded virtualization hosts. Resellers serving customers with existing LGA 3647 deployments will find it a practical refresh/expansion part rather than a new-platform cornerstone, given its frequency-over-density positioning within the Gold family.
Supply & Channel Availability
Units are supplied from consistent production batches with matched stepping/S-Spec where volume requires it — important for system integrators deploying homogeneous clusters. Stock levels are confirmed at quotation; ongoing supply agreements and scheduled deliveries can be arranged for recurring procurement. Lead times are typically short for in-stock quantities, with buffer stock maintained for contract customers.
Quality, Warranty & Compliance
All units ship with a standard wholesale warranty and a defined RMA window; defective units are handled through a straightforward return-and-replace process with credit notes issued where replacement stock is unavailable. Products carry CE, FCC and RoHS conformity for export to major overseas markets, and commercial invoices plus packing documentation are provided for customs clearance. OEM/tray and boxed packaging variants can be quoted depending on destination and channel requirements.
Integration Notes
- Requires an LGA 3647 Purley-platform motherboard supporting Cascade Lake; Skylake-SP boards may need a BIOS update — advise customers to verify board compatibility before deployment.
- The 5222 is a frequency-oriented outlier in the Gold family; position it for single-thread-bound workloads, not scale-out compute density.
- Validate DDR4-2933 RDIMM/LRDIMM sourcing alongside CPU orders so integrators can deliver complete validated configurations.
For volume requirements, batch matching, or long-term supply agreements, request a wholesale quote and our procurement team will confirm stock, pricing and lead time within one business day.
Wholesale & Procurement Notes
- MOQ negotiable depending on SKU and destination market.
- Tiered volume pricing available — request a quote for your quantity band.
- Typical lead time: 3–7 business days for in-stock items; scheduled deliveries for contract supply.
- Packing: OEM/tray or retail box; bulk carton, air and sea freight options supported.
- RMA window: standard wholesale warranty with 30-day DOA replacement terms.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | Intel Xeon Gold 5222 |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (14nm) — second-gen Xeon Scalable family |
| Cores / Threads | 4 cores / 8 threads (Hyper-Threading enabled) |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz (Intel Turbo Boost) |
| Cache | 16.5 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| TDP | 125 W (verify chassis cooling headroom) |
| Memory Support | Up to 1 TB DDR4-2933 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM (maximum; actual support is platform dependent) |
| Memory Channels | 6 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes |
| Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Integrated Graphics | None (discrete GPU or BMC graphics required) |
| Key Technologies | Intel Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, AVX-512, Intel Secure Key, SGX |
| Release Date | Q2 2019 |
