Intel Xeon 8280 2.7 GHz 28-Core Cisco UCS CPU | Enterprise Server — UCS-CPU-I8280C=

Keep high-density compute nodes moving under sustained load with the Intel Xeon 8280 processor for Cisco UCS. Built around 28 cores and a 2.7 GHz base clock, it gives infrastructure teams the parallelism needed for virtualization clusters, database tiers, and mixed enterprise workloads that punish weaker CPUs. The 38.50 MB cache helps reduce memory stalls in busy server environments, while the 205 W thermal design power reflects the class of processor required for serious throughput rather than entry-level consolidation. Paired with DDR4 2,933 MHz support, this CPU is aimed at platforms that need predictable performance across many active threads and services. For teams standardizing on Cisco UCS, this part fits the expectations of production infrastructure: stable operation, strong multi-core density, and the compute headroom to keep consolidation ratios high without sacrificing responsiveness. It is the kind of processor you choose when the cost of underprovisioning is measured in delayed jobs, slower applications, and more hardware in the rack. Ideal For Virtualization hosts running many concurrent VMs Database servers requiring high core density Application servers with sustained multi-threaded demand Cisco UCS refresh projects standardizing on Xeon Scalable CPUs Why This Product 1 Higher core density than lower-tier Xeon options 2 Larger cache for busy multi-threaded workloads 3 Cisco UCS compatibility for platform-standard deployments 4 DDR4 2,933 MHz support for modern server memory subsystems