The Intel Xeon Platinum 8173M Processor (SR37Q) is a high-performance, enterprise-grade CPU from the 1st Generation Intel Xeon Scalable family (Skylake-SP), purpose-built for mission-critical data center workloads that demand extreme parallel processing power and exceptionally large memory capacity.
With its “M” designation, the Xeon Platinum 8173M supports up to 1.5TB of memory per socket, making it an ideal solution for in-memory databases, large-scale virtualization, advanced analytics, AI workloads, and enterprise ERP systems. Designed for multi-socket scalability, this processor delivers outstanding performance, bandwidth, and reliability in modern server platforms.
Key Features
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High Core Density: 28 cores and 56 threads with Intel Hyper-Threading for massive parallel workloads
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Large Memory Capacity: Supports up to 1.5TB RAM per socket, ideal for memory-intensive applications
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Strong Clock Performance: 2.00 GHz base frequency with up to 3.50 GHz Turbo Boost
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Large Smart Cache: 38.5MB Intel Smart Cache for reduced latency and faster data access
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Excellent Scalability: 3× UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) links for high-bandwidth multi-socket configurations
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Advanced Instruction Sets: Optimized for AI, HPC, and analytics workloads
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Processor Model |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8173M |
| sSpec Code |
SR37Q |
| Architecture |
Skylake-SP (1st Gen Xeon Scalable) |
| Cores / Threads |
28 Cores / 56 Threads |
| Base Frequency |
2.00 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency |
Up to 3.50 GHz |
| Cache |
38.5 MB L3 Smart Cache |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
165 W |
| Socket Type |
FCLGA3647 |
| Memory Types |
DDR4-2666 |
| Max Memory Size |
Up to 1.5 TB per socket |
| Memory Channels |
6 |
| PCIe Revision |
PCI Express 3.0 |
| Max PCIe Lanes |
48 |
| UPI Links |
3 |
| Instruction Sets |
SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Virtualization |
Intel VT-x, VT-d |
| Launch Date |
Q3’2017 |
Compatibility & Alternatives
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Compatible Platforms: Enterprise servers using FCLGA3647 socket, including select Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro systems
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Summary
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8173M 2.00GHz 28-Core Processor (SR37Q) is a premium server CPU engineered for high-memory, high-core-count enterprise workloads. Its combination of massive memory support, strong multi-threaded performance, and advanced instruction sets makes it an excellent choice for virtualization clusters, in-memory databases, AI analytics, and large-scale data center deployments.
