Dell Xeon Gold 5118 Processor for PowerEdge 14G Servers

What It Is

The Dell 338-BLTZ is a server-grade Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processor designed for Dell PowerEdge 14th-generation servers. This 12-core, 24-thread CPU is based on the Skylake-SP microarchitecture and is intended for demanding enterprise workloads requiring high throughput and reliable multi-process operation. The unit is supplied as a bare processor; no heatsink is included.

Technical Details

• Processor frequency: 2.3 GHz
• Model series: Intel Xeon Gold
• Model: 5118
• Microarchitecture: Skylake
• Core: Skylake-SP
• Number of cores: 12
• Number of threads: 24 (with Hyper-Threading support)
• Socket: LGA3647
• Supported chipsets: Intel C621, Intel C622, Intel C624, Intel C628
• Cache: 16.5 MB
• QPI speed: 10.4 GT/s
• Thermal Design Power (TDP): 105 W
• Maximum operating temperature: 81°C
• Memory support: DDR4-2400
• MPN: 677725

Configuration & Options

• Processor is delivered without a heatsink; cooling solution must be ordered separately.
• Compatible exclusively with Dell PowerEdge 14G server platforms.
• Supports Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading technologies for enhanced performance.
• Designed for dual-socket configurations; verify motherboard compatibility prior to installation.
• No additional accessories or mounting hardware are included with this unit.

Operating Conditions

This processor is intended for deployment in rack-mount or tower Dell PowerEdge 14G servers within data centers, server rooms, or enterprise computing environments. It is suited for virtualization, database management, and high-performance computing tasks that benefit from multiple processing threads and substantial cache capacity. Adequate server chassis airflow and a dedicated heatsink are required to maintain the maximum operating temperature of 81°C under sustained load.