Dell 78RT8

Overview

The Dell 78RT8 is an Intel Xeon Gold 5115 processor designed for Dell PowerEdge C6420 servers, delivering 10 physical cores and 20 threads with a base frequency of 2.4 GHz. It features a 13.75 MB shared L3 cache and a 10.4 GT/s interconnect speed, providing a solid foundation for demanding workloads such as database management, virtualization, and general-purpose computing. This processor balances performance and efficiency, making it suitable for mixed workload environments where consistent multi-threaded processing is essential.

Key features

• Supports Intel Virtualization Technology with Extended Page Tables to improve virtual machine memory management and reduce overhead.
• Enhanced SpeedStep technology dynamically adjusts clock speed and voltage to optimize power consumption during varying workloads.
• Integrated thermal monitoring ensures system stability by protecting the processor from overheating during peak usage.
• Qualified specifically for Dell PowerEdge C6420 servers, allowing seamless upgrades or replacements without compatibility concerns.
• Efficiently handles mixed workloads such as web applications, SQL clusters, and virtual machine farms on a single host.

Key specs

• Processor: Intel Xeon Gold 5115
• Cores: 10 physical cores
• Threads: 20 processing threads
• Base clock speed: 2.4 GHz
• Interconnect speed: 10.4 GT/s
• Shared L3 cache: 13.75 MB
• Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge C6420 server

Performance and reliability

This processor is engineered to deliver reliable performance for enterprise environments that require consistent throughput and efficient power management. Its virtualization enhancements help reduce latency and improve responsiveness for virtual machines, while thermal monitoring safeguards hardware longevity. The combination of multi-threading and cache size supports demanding applications without compromising stability.

Ideal uses and environments

The Dell 78RT8 processor fits well in data centers and IT infrastructures running mixed workloads, including database engines, virtualization hosts, and departmental servers. It is a strong choice for organizations looking to maintain uniform hardware across clusters or replace CPUs in existing Dell PowerEdge C6420 nodes, ensuring smooth integration and management.

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