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P02978-B21
HPE DL560 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 5218 (2.3GHz/16-core/125W) P...
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P02978-B21 Overview
P02978-B21 is an Intel processor from the Intel 13th Gen series based on the Raptor Lake architecture, designed for desktop use with an LGA 1700 socket. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a boost clock of 4.8 GHz, complemented by 4 MB of L2 cache and 16 MB of L3 cache, and a TDP of 125W. This processor features integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770, supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and includes PCIe 5.0 connectivity along with unlocked overclocking capabilities.
Designed for enthusiasts and professionals alike, P02978-B21 is compatible with the latest Intel 600 and 700 series chipsets, making it ideal for high-performance gaming and demanding workstation applications. Its robust feature set, including AVX2 instruction support and Intel VT-x virtualization, underlines its suitability for overclocking and complex computing environments.
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P02978-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Processors
- Brand
- Intel
- Series
- Intel Core
- Category
- Desktop
- Max Memory Support
- 128 GB
- Memory Type Support
- DDR4 & DDR5
- Generation
- Intel 13th Gen
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake
- ECC Support
- No
- Security Features
- None
- CPU Socket
- LGA 1700
- Instruction Set Extensions
- AVX2
- Virtualization Support
- Intel VT-x
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
- Base Clock
- 3.6
- Max Boost Clock
- 4.8
- Overclocking Support
- Yes
- L2 Cache
- 4
- L3 Cache
- 16
- TDP
- 125W
- Integrated Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Graphics Base Frequency
- 350
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- 1150
- Memory Channels
- Dual
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 5.0
- Unlocked
- Yes
- Cooler Included
- No
- Use Case
- Gaming
- Product Name
- Intel Core Processor P02978-B21
- Height
- 0.5
- Width
- 1.0
- Depth
- 1.0
- Weight
- 0.2
P02978-B21 Use Case
High-Density Virtualization Consolidation
An enterprise IT department consolidates 200+ legacy physical and virtual servers onto an HPE DL560 Gen10 rack equipped with the P02978-B21-HPE DL560 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 5218 (2.3 GHz/16-core/125 W) Processor Kit to host 150+ VMware and Hyper-V instances. This configuration delivers up to 4× higher VM density, reduces rack footprint and power consumption by 30 %, and lowers total cost of ownership while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability.
Real-Time In-Memory Analytics for Financial Services
A financial services firm deploys SAP HANA on HPE DL560 Gen10 servers powered by the P02978-B21-HPE DL560 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 5218 (2.3 GHz/16-core/125 W) Processor Kit to process real-time trading data and risk analytics. By leveraging 16 high-performance cores and optimized memory bandwidth, the solution delivers sub-second query response for complex in-memory workloads, enabling faster decision-making and regulatory compliance reporting.
AI/ML Inference at Scale for Edge Network Monitoring
A telecom operator implements an edge analytics platform on HPE DL560 Gen10 servers with the P02978-B21-HPE DL560 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 5218 (2.3 GHz/16-core/125 W) Processor Kit to run AI/ML models for anomaly detection and predictive maintenance across distributed network nodes. The high core count and 125 W thermal design support parallel inferencing at low latency, improving SLA compliance and reducing network downtime by up to 40 %.
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Product Comparison Table
 P02978-B21 |  P07154-B21 |  870732-B21 |  840389-L21 |  875342-L21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Alder Lake | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake | Rocket Lake |
| Base Clock | 3.6 | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1200 |
| Category | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Cooler Included | No | No | No | No | No |
| Cores | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Depth | 1.0 | 1.5 inches | 0.9 inches | 1.3 inches | 1.5 |
| ECC Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Generation | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 12th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 11th Gen |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 350 | 300 MHz | 350 | 350 MHz | 350 |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1150 | 1100 MHz | 1300 | 1200 MHz | 1100 |
| Height | 0.5 | 0.5 inches | 0.5 inches | 0.6 inches | 1.5 |
| Instruction Set Extensions | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| L2 Cache | 4 | 8 MB | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| L3 Cache | 16 | 24 MB | 30 | 16 | 16 |
| Max Boost Clock | 4.8 | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 | 5.0 GHz | 5.0 |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Memory Type Support | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Product Name | Intel Core Processor P02978-B21 | Intel Core i7 (P07154-B21) | Intel Core i7-13700K | 840389-L21 Processor | Intel Core i7-11700K |
| Product Type | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors |
| Security Features | None | SGX | None | SGX | None |
| Series | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core |
| TDP | 125W | 65W | 125W | 125W | 125W |
| Threads | 16 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 16 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case | Gaming | Gaming / Workstation / General Use | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming |
| Virtualization Support | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x / Intel VT-d | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x |
| Weight | 0.2 | 0.2 lbs | 0.2 lbs | 0.35 lbs | 0.5 |
| Width | 1.0 | 1.5 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.3 inches | 1.5 |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Muneeb Shah
4
Handles sustained workloads reliably.
T
Teemu Koski
5
Quick installation process.
J
James Wilcox
3
Solid Xeon Gold option.
I
Ibrahim Nisar
4
Stable results.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE DL560 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 5218 Processor Kit (SKU: P02978-B21)?
The P02978-B21 is an HPE DL560 Gen10 processor kit featuring an Intel Xeon-Gold 5218 CPU with 16 cores, 32 threads, 22 MB cache and a 2.3 GHz base frequency.
How many cores and threads does the Intel Xeon-Gold 5218 provide?
The Intel Xeon-Gold 5218 in this kit provides 16 cores and 32 threads for high-density parallel processing.
What are the base and maximum turbo frequencies?
The Xeon-Gold 5218 runs at a 2.3 GHz base clock and can boost up to 3.9 GHz on single or dual cores.
What is the thermal design power (TDP)?
This processor kit has a TDP rating of 125 W, optimized for balanced performance and power consumption.