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878153-L21
HPE DL580 Gen10 Xeon-Platinum 8168 (2.7GHz/24-core/205W) FIO...
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878153-L21 is a high-performance AMD Ryzen processor from the Ryzen 7000 Series built on the innovative Zen 4 architecture. It features an AM5 socket design with 8 cores and 16 threads, delivering a base clock speed of 4.5 GHz and a boost clock speed of 5.4 GHz, backed by an 8 MB L2 cache and a substantial 32 MB L3 cache alongside a thermal design power of 105W.
878153-L21 is engineered for demanding applications, supporting DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and offering PCIe 5.0 connectivity. With unlocked overclocking capabilities, it is optimized for gaming and high-end workstation environments despite lacking integrated graphics, and it is fully compatible with AM5 chipsets for robust platform performance.
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A global bank consolidates 30+ Oracle and SQL Server instances onto an HPE DL580 Gen10 server equipped with the 878153-L21 FIO Processor Kit (Xeon-Platinum 8168, 2.7 GHz/24-core/205 W). The high core count and optimized front-I/O deliver 2× transaction throughput and sub-2 ms query latency, reducing data center footprint by 50% and cutting operational costs by 40%.
A multinational enterprise hosts 2,000 virtual desktops on a single HPE DL580 Gen10 server powered by the 878153-L21 FIO Processor Kit. The 24-core Xeon-Platinum 8168 platform supports concurrent user sessions with <5 ms boot/login times and 99.99% SLA uptime, driving a 60% reduction in hardware footprint and simplified IT management across regional offices.
An advanced manufacturing IoT platform processes 5 billion sensor events per day on an HPE DL580 Gen10 server outfitted with the 878153-L21 FIO Processor Kit. Its 24 cores and enhanced front-I/O bandwidth accelerate in-memory analytics to sub-second insights, enabling real-time quality control and reducing production defects by 30%.
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| 878153-L21 |  P05698-B21 |  878156-L21 |  816663-L21 |  878144-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors |
| Brand | AMD | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Series | AMD Ryzen | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core |
| Category | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Type Support | DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Generation | Ryzen 7000 Series | Intel 12th Gen | Intel 12th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 13th Gen |
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Alder Lake | Alder Lake | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake |
| ECC Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Security Features | SME | None | SGX | None | None |
| CPU Socket | AM5 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Instruction Set Extensions | AVX2 | AVX-512 | AVX2 | AVX-512 | AVX-512 |
| Virtualization Support | AMD-V | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x |
| Cores | 8 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 4.5 | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Max Boost Clock | 5.4 | 5.0 GHz | 4.8 GHz | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| L2 Cache | 8 | 12 MB | 8 MB | 2 | 16 |
| L3 Cache | 32 | 20 MB | 16 MB | 30 | 30 |
| TDP | 105W | 125W | 125W | 125W | 125W |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Graphics Base Frequency | N/A | 350 MHz | 350 MHz | 350 | 350 |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | N/A | 1100 MHz | 1150 MHz | 1300 | 1100 |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Gaming / Workstation | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming |
| Product Name | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 878153-L21 | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-12700K (878156-L21) | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
| Height | 0.5 inches | 1.5 inches | 1.5 inches | 0.6 | N/A |
| Width | 1.2 inches | 1.5 inches | 1.5 inches | 1.5 | N/A |
| Depth | 1.2 inches | 0.2 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.5 | N/A |
| Weight | 0.15 lbs | 0.5 lbs | 0.7 lbs | 0.3 | N/A |
The Xeon Platinum 8168 FIO kit delivers excellent compute capacity for large enterprise environments.
Handles heavy workloads smoothly with no stability issues.
Strong performance for analytics and virtualization.
Met expectations for mission critical systems.
Premium Platinum CPU for DL580 Gen10.
The kit includes a single Intel Xeon-Platinum 8168 processor with 24 cores, 48 threads, a 2.7 GHz base frequency (up to 3.7 GHz Turbo), 33 MB L3 cache and a 205 W thermal design power (TDP), optimized for HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 servers.
This processor kit is fully compatible with HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 and HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 Plus servers configured for FIO (Factory Integrated Option) CPU upgrades.
With 24 cores, 48 threads and high Turbo Boost frequency, the Xeon-Platinum 8168 accelerates virtualization, large-scale databases, in-memory analytics and cloud infrastructures by delivering up to 3.7 GHz per core and advanced Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.
The Intel Xeon-Platinum 8168 delivers 24 physical cores and 48 logical threads, enabling highly parallel processing for compute-intensive tasks.
The Xeon-Platinum 8168 has a thermal design power of 205 W, requiring adequate cooling and power infrastructure in the ProLiant DL580 Gen10 chassis.
The processor operates at a 2.7 GHz base frequency and can Turbo Boost up to 3.7 GHz on select cores for burst-mode performance.
Workloads such as virtualization, large database management, real-time analytics, high-performance computing and multi-tenant cloud environments see the greatest performance gains from the 8168’s core count and frequency.
Yes, the HPE DL580 Gen10 Xeon-Platinum 8168 Processor Kit ships with a compatible heatsink, mounting bracket and thermal interface material preinstalled for tool-less installation.
Power down the server, remove the old CPU module, align the new 8168 processor kit into the socket, secure the load plate, attach the heatsink assembly, and update firmware via HPE iLO to recognize the new CPU.
When paired with HPE-qualified DDR4 SmartMemory, the 8168 supports up to 2666 MT/s speeds across 48 DIMM slots (12 per memory channel) for maximum bandwidth.
With 48 DDR4 DIMM slots populated using 128 GB modules, the DL580 Gen10 can support up to 6 TB of RAM when using the Xeon-Platinum 8168 kit.
Yes, the processor includes Intel VT-x and VT-d technologies for CPU and I/O virtualization, plus Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 for prioritizing critical VM workloads.
HPE provides a one-year limited warranty with parts, labor and 24×7 technical support. Extended warranty and HPE Proactive Care Service options are also available.
HPE recommends dual 1600 W or 2000 W hot-plug power supplies to handle the 205 W TDP per CPU, plus overhead for memory, drives and GPU expansions.
Certified operating systems include Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server and other HPE-validated OS images.
Compared to Xeon-Gold and Xeon-Silver models, the 8168 offers higher core counts, larger cache and increased Turbo frequencies, delivering up to 20–30% better throughput in multi-threaded enterprise applications.