HPE CPU INTEL XEON SILVER 4509Y 2.60GHz

Data centers face mounting pressure to handle growing workloads while keeping power and space in check. The Intel Xeon Silver 4509Y processor steps in as a balanced engine for mainstream servers, delivering dependable multi-threaded performance without excessive power draw. Built on the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable platform, it brings modern connectivity and security features to your HPE ProLiant Gen11 infrastructure.

Who is it for

This processor is ideal for IT teams running virtualized environments, database servers, or general-purpose enterprise applications. It suits organizations that need solid compute density and memory bandwidth but don't require the extreme core counts of Gold or Platinum tiers. If you're refreshing aging server fleets or building new ProLiant Gen11 nodes, the 4509Y offers a cost-effective path to DDR5 and PCIe 5.0.

Main features

• 8 cores and 16 threads handle concurrent workloads smoothly.
• Base frequency of 2.60 GHz with up to 3.90 GHz turbo for responsive bursts.
• 22.5 MB Intel Smart Cache reduces latency for frequently accessed data.
• Supports 8 channels of DDR5-4800 memory, up to 4 TB capacity.
• 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes enable high-speed NVMe storage and accelerators.
• Advanced security and virtualization technologies: Intel VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, and Trusted Execution Technology.
• 150 W TDP fits standard 1U/2U thermal envelopes.

Specifications

• Processor family: Intel Xeon Silver
• Model: Intel Xeon Silver 4509Y
• Socket: FCLGA4677
• Total cores: 8
• Total threads: 16
• Base clock: 2.60 GHz
• Max turbo frequency: 3.90 GHz
• Cache: 22.5 MB Intel Smart Cache
• TDP: 150 W
• Memory support: DDR5-4800, 8 channels, max 4 TB
• PCIe revision: 5.0, max 80 lanes
• Lithography: Intel 7
• Instruction set: 64-bit
• Virtualization: Intel VT-x, VT-x with EPT, VT-d
• Security: Intel AES-NI, Intel Trusted Execution Technology
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers

Tips

Pair this CPU with DDR5-4800 ECC RDIMMs to fully utilize its eight memory channels. For maximum I/O throughput, populate PCIe 5.0 slots with Gen5 NVMe drives. Ensure your server's BIOS is updated to the latest HPE firmware before installation to unlock all features, including Intel Speed Shift and Turbo Boost 2.0.