Intel Xeon 5215 Cisco UCS-CPU-I5215 2.5 GHz 10-Core | Server Processor — UCS-CPU-I5215

Keep essential server workloads moving with the Intel Xeon 5215 processor for Cisco UCS systems. Built for balanced compute density, it pairs 10 cores with a 2.5 GHz base clock and 85 W TDP to support virtualization hosts, application servers, and infrastructure nodes that need steady performance without excessive power draw. The 13.75 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency for mixed workloads, while DDR4 2666 MHz support aligns with mainstream enterprise memory configurations. That combination makes this processor a practical fit for environments where uptime, predictable response times, and thermal efficiency matter more than raw peak frequency. For teams refreJTFng aging platforms or standardizing server fleets, the UCS-CPU-I5215 offers a clear middle ground: enough core count for consolidation, enough efficiency for dense rack deployments, and the Cisco compatibility expected in UCS environments. It is a strong choice when you need dependable compute capacity for production services, not just benchmark numbers. Ideal For Virtualization hosts in Cisco UCS rack servers Application servers for internal business systems General-purpose compute nodes in enterprise clusters Server refresh projects requiring balanced core density Why This Product 1 10 cores provide stronger consolidation than entry server CPUs 2 85 W TDP supports efficient rack deployment 3 13.75 MB L3 cache helps sustain mixed workloads 4 DDR4 2666 MHz support fits standard enterprise memory plans