The Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ is a 28-core, 56-thread server CPU built on the 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable platform (Emerald Rapids), positioned for volume supply to resellers, system integrators, and IT procurement teams building virtualization hosts, general-purpose compute nodes, and storage/controller platforms in two-socket configurations. Units ship from our B2B warehouse with batch-consistent stock, making the SKU suitable for rollouts requiring matched steppings across multiple servers. Deployment requires an FCLGA4677 platform with DDR5 memory; procurement teams should confirm motherboard compatibility at the design-in stage before committing to volume orders.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Model | Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ |
| Product Family | 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Microarchitecture | Emerald Rapids |
| Total Cores | 28 Cores |
| Total Threads | 56 Threads |
| Base Clock Speed | 2.60 GHz (per manufacturer specification table; nominal listed frequency may vary by SKU listing) |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 42 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250W (confirm server chassis and cooling headroom) |
| Socket Compatibility | FCLGA4677 (platform dependent) |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 8-Channel |
| Max Memory Speed Supported | DDR5-4800 MT/s (actual speed may depend on DIMM population) |
| Max Memory Capacity | Up to 4 TB |
| PCI Express Version | PCIe Gen 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 Lanes |
| Intel UPI Speed | 16 GT/s |
| Launch Year | 2023 |
| Advanced Technologies Supported | Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, AVX-512, DL Boost, Virtualization Technologies |
Good to know
- Platform planning: this CPU requires an FCLGA4677 socket board with DDR5 memory and is not backward-compatible with LGA4189/Whitley or Ice Lake platforms — integrators should budget for a full platform build rather than an in-place upgrade.
- Portfolio positioning: within the Emerald Rapids lineup, the Gold tier covers mainstream enterprise compute — above Silver in core count and memory bandwidth, below Platinum parts aimed at scale-up workloads — giving resellers a well-defined mid-market offering.
- Integration guidance: with a 250W TDP, verify server power and cooling specifications, and pair with registered DDR5 DIMMs rated for DDR5-4800 to prevent memory downclocking in customer deployments.
- Export compliance: units are CE, FCC, and RoHS compliant for international resale; documentation available on request for import clearance.
Wholesale & Procurement Notes
- MOQ negotiable depending on order frequency and destination market.
- Tiered volume pricing available — request a wholesale quote for project-based or recurring supply.
- Typical lead time: 3–7 business days for in-stock items; larger allocations quoted per batch.
- Packing options include bulk trays, OEM retail boxes, and consolidated export cartons; DHL/FedEx/air freight supported.
- RMA window: 30 days from receipt for DOA units, 12-month limited warranty on function; replacement-first handling for B2B accounts.
