Intel Xeon Silver 4116
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Released
Q3/2017
Intel Xeon Silver 4116

Processor Intel Xeon Silver 4116, specifications and benchmarks

680 place in the overall ranking CPUs!
The Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processor is installed in LGA 3647 socket boards and operates at a frequency of 2.10 GHz. The Intel Xeon Silver 4116 has a total of 12 cores. Release date: Q3/2017. TDP is 85 W. This review will provide all the technical specifications and detailed data about the Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processor. Discover everything to determine whether a game or software will run on Intel Xeon Silver 4116.

Specifications

Technical data
CPU Family and Group

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

  • Segment
    Desktop / Server
  • Family
  • Generation
    1
  • CPU group
    Intel Xeon Silver 4100
  • Predecessor
    --
  • Successor
    Intel Xeon Silver 4216
CPU Technical Specs

Intel Xeon Silver 4116. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

  • Frequency
    2.10 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    12
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    3.00 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    24
  • Turbo (12 Cores)
    2.60 GHz
  • Hyperthreading
    Yes
  • Overclocking
    No
  • Core architecture
    normal
  • A core
    --
  • B core
    --
  • C core
    --
IGPU

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

  • GPU name
    no iGPU
  • GPU frequency
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo
  • Execution units
  • Shader
  • Max. GPU Memory
    --
  • Max. displays
  • Generation
  • DirectX Version
  • Technology
  • Release date
Hardware codec support

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No
  • h264
    No
  • VP9
    No
  • VP8
    No
  • AV1
    No
  • AVC
    No
  • VC-1
    No
  • JPEG
    No
Memory Specs & PCI

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

  • Memory type
    DDR4-2400
  • Max. Memory
  • ECC
    Yes
  • Memory channels
    6
  • PCIe version
    3.0
  • PCIe lanes
    48
Encryption

This section focuses on the hardware-based security technologies integrated into the processor. These include encryption support features such as AES-NI, Intel SGX, and AMD Secure Memory Encryption, which provide robust protection for sensitive data and help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

  • AES-NI
    Yes
Thermal Management
  • TDP (PL1)
    85 W
  • TDP up
    --
  • TDP (PL2)
    --
  • TDP down
    --
  • Tjunction max.
    --
* see below
Technologies and Extensions

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
  • L2-Cache
    --
  • L3-Cache
    16.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Skylake SP
  • Technology
    14 nm
  • Socket
    LGA 3647
  • Release date
    Q3/2017
  • Part Number
    --
Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Xeon Silver 4116 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    470 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    195 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    631 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    175 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    962 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    313 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    369 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    104 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    398 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    91 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    359 place

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPU

Compare the benchmark scores of Intel Xeon Silver 4116 with other processors to gauge its real-world performance across various tasks..

These tests encompass tasks such as mathematical calculations, 3D rendering, cryptocurrency mining, and performance evaluations in both single-core and multi-core modes.

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 SC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 MC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, using a multi-core and hyperthreading
3569
3556
3547
3520
Intel Xeon Silver 4116
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench R15 SC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
132
132
132
131
Intel Xeon Silver 4116
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The Cinebench R15 MC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
1745
1732
1723
1722
Intel Xeon Silver 4116
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
673
672
672
670
Intel Xeon Silver 4116
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
5961
5891
5890
5884
Intel Xeon Silver 4116
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 SC for one CPU core, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
3366
3358
3358
3356
Intel Xeon Silver 4116
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 MC using a multi-core and hyperthreading, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
32751
32538
32399
32349
Intel Xeon Silver 4116
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in single-core mode, based on CINEMA 4D
1.55
1.55
1.55
1.54
Intel Xeon Silver 4116
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in multi-core mode and hyperthreading, based on CINEMA 4D
19.04
18.95
18.93
18.93
Intel Xeon Silver 4116
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
PassMark is a test suite that performs complex mathematical calculations to determine CPU performance on file compression, encryption and physics-related tasks
15593
15560
15531
15510
Intel Xeon Silver 4116

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PL1 - The power limit (in watts) generated by the processor (or GPU) during sustained, standard operation. It represents the typical thermal output during normal workloads.

PL2 - Represents the maximum power limit under heavy load or overclocking conditions. It indicates the thermal output during peak performance.

These values are essential for determining the optimal cooling system and power supply required to maintain stable performance.

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