Name: 338-BSDK Intel Xeon Gold 5217 8-Core 3.00GHz Server Processor
Brand: Intel
SKU: 338-BSDK
Price: 52.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 338-BSDK processor combines eight cores with hyper-threading to provide balanced performance for servers and data centers. It fits into Dell PowerEdge systems and is ideal for workloads that require both raw processing power and efficient multitasking. This Xeon Gold processor is a solid choice for IT environments demanding steady, scalable performance.

General Information
Brand	Intel
Part Number	338-BSDK

Technical Information
Processor Family	Xeon Gold
# Of Cores	8 Core
Total Threads	16
Max Turbo Frequency	3.60 GHz
Base Clock Speed	3.00 GHz
PCIe Version	PCIe 3.0
Lithography	14 nm
Socket Type	LGA 3647
Cache	11 MB
Thermal Design Power	125 W

Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size	1 TB
Memory Types	DDR4-2666
Max Memory Channels	6
Bandwidth	128 GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell 338-BSDK features the Intel Xeon Gold 5217, an 8-core processor delivering a base clock speed of 3.00 GHz. It is built for demanding computing environments where reliable and consistent performance is necessary. This processor is commonly used in servers that require considerable processing power for virtualization, database management, and cloud workloads. Often found in enterprise data centers, the Xeon Gold 5217 supports hyper-threading technology which helps improve parallel processing efficiency. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from this processor’s balance of core count and speed, making it suitable for a variety of mid to high-tier server deployments. Key Features Eight physical cores to handle parallel tasks effectively 3.00 GHz base frequency ensuring solid single-thread performance Hyper-threading enables up to 16 threads for multitasking Integrated with Dell PowerEdge server platforms for streamlined compatibility Optimized for virtualization and heavy workload environments This processor is typically deployed in business servers where multitasking and reliability are critical. It supports the intensive demands of database services, virtual machines, and cloud infrastructure. Its role in such settings is to deliver consistent processing power without compromising on energy efficiency or thermal performance.

Use Cases
The Intel Xeon Gold 5217 processor is tailored for server environments that demand reliable multi-threaded performance, such as enterprise data centers and cloud infrastructure providers. IT administrators managing virtualization platforms and high-throughput applications benefit from its balanced core count and hyper-threading capabilities. How It's Used: Powering virtualization hosts in enterprise IT settings to efficiently allocate resources across multiple virtual machines. Supporting mid-sized database servers in data centers for transactional workloads requiring consistent compute power. Deploying within rack-mounted Dell PowerEdge servers for scalable cloud service architectures. Running backend compute tasks in storage clusters that require parallel processing of data streams. Enabling compute nodes in edge computing scenarios where latency and multitasking are critical. This processor contributes to operational efficiency by enabling workload consolidation and scalable performance in demanding server environments. Its multi-core design with hyper-threading supports sustained throughput while maintaining responsiveness under mixed workloads.