Lenovo 4XG7A07267 SR590 Xeon 5118 12C/105W/2.3GHZ

Lenovo 4XG7A07267 Xeon Gold 5118 12-Core Processor for ThinkSystem SR590

Overview

The Lenovo 4XG7A07267 is a factory-new Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processor option for the ThinkSystem SR590 server platform — a 12-core, 24-thread Skylake-SP CPU rated at 105W TDP with a 2.3 GHz base clock and a 3.2 GHz single-core boost. At 3.05 lb and dimensioned 9.00 x 10.00 x 7.50 inches, this is a server-level component designed to drop into the SR590's LGA 3647 (Socket P) socket as a primary or secondary processor for scale-out workloads, virtualization stacks, and compute-dense deployments where per-core licensing costs make core count a real budget variable.

For security operations teams running video management software on dedicated server hardware, physical access control platforms, or analytics processing nodes, the SR590 with the 5118 represents a deliberate tradeoff: fewer cores than the higher-end Gold 6100 series, but lower TDP and better per-core economics on software that prices by socket or core.

Key Features

• 12 Cores / 24 Threads (Skylake-SP, 14nm): The 5118 runs 24 concurrent threads from a single socket — enough to handle parallel VMS recording streams, analytics inference tasks, and OS overhead simultaneously without thread starvation. In dual-socket SR590 configurations, you scale to 24 cores / 48 threads without adding a second chassis.
• 2.3 GHz Base / 3.2 GHz Boost: The 900 MHz boost headroom matters for latency-sensitive workloads — license-plate recognition, motion analytics, or access control event processing — where burst frequency directly affects response time even when average utilization stays moderate.
• 105W TDP: At 105W, the 5118 sits in the mid-tier power envelope for the Xeon Gold 5000 series. This has direct implications for SR590 rack density: lower per-CPU heat load means more server nodes per rack before hitting thermal or PDU limits in constrained data closets.
• 16.5 MB L3 Cache: The 16.5 MB of L3 cache reduces main-memory round trips for working datasets that fit in cache — relevant for database-backed access control systems or VMS configurations with active metadata indices.
• 768 GB Max Memory Support: The 5118 supports up to 768 GB of DDR4 RAM per processor. In a dual-socket SR590, that ceiling scales proportionally, giving significant headroom for in-memory VMS databases, large analytics model footprints, or virtualization memory pools.
• LGA 3647 (Socket P) — First-Generation Xeon Scalable: The SR590 uses the LGA 3647 socket shared across the 1st Gen Xeon Scalable family, which means this processor is slot-compatible with other Xeon Gold and Platinum 5100/6100 series CPUs. If your workload outgrows the 5118, the socket doesn't change — you swap the processor, not the server.
• 64-bit Operating Mode, M0 Stepping: Full 64-bit instruction set support is a baseline requirement for all modern server OS and hypervisor deployments. M0 stepping is a mature silicon revision in the Skylake-SP family, which matters for firmware stability on long-running server deployments.

Integration and Compatibility

The 4XG7A07267 is configured as a component for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590 server platform. It is not a standalone retail processor — it is a Lenovo-qualified, server-specific part number tied to the SR590 system BOM. Installers deploying server platforms in security operations center (SOC) environments or enterprise surveillance backrooms should verify the SR590 configuration bill of materials before ordering to confirm processor socket population and compatibility with existing memory DIMMs already installed.

For teams building out NVR and VMS server infrastructure, the SR590 with the 5118 is a well-understood platform for Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, and similar enterprise VMS deployments that have published SR590 compatibility. The processor's 24-thread capability handles concurrent camera decoding pipelines without saturating a single socket, and the 768 GB memory ceiling leaves room to scale the VMS database and recording buffer well beyond typical SMB deployments.

Pair this server processor with appropriate network switching infrastructure to ensure the recording server has sufficient bandwidth headroom for high-camera-count deployments. For environments building complete surveillance server racks, consider reviewing our network video recorder and networking categories for complementary infrastructure. Additional context on server workload planning is available in our security camera and system selection resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What server platform is the Lenovo 4XG7A07267 designed for?

A: The 4XG7A07267 is a processor option specifically configured for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590 server. It is not a generic retail CPU — it is a Lenovo system component with a part number tied to the SR590 platform BOM.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Xeon Gold 5118 in the 4XG7A07267 provide?

A: The Intel Xeon Gold 5118 delivers 12 physical cores and 24 threads via Hyper-Threading. In a dual-socket SR590 configuration, you get 24 cores and 48 threads total.

Q: What is the maximum RAM supported by the 5118 processor?

A: The Xeon Gold 5118 supports up to 768 GB of RAM per processor socket. The ThinkSystem SR590 supports dual processors, so maximum system memory scales with both installed CPUs.

Q: Is the 4XG7A07267 compatible with other Xeon Scalable processors in the SR590?

A: The SR590 uses the LGA 3647 (Socket P) socket, which is shared across the 1st Generation Intel Xeon Scalable family, including other Xeon Gold 5100 and 6100 series CPUs. Processor swaps within the same socket generation are possible, subject to Lenovo's SR590 compatibility matrix.

Q: What is the TDP of the Xeon Gold 5118, and why does it matter for rack deployments?

A: The 5118 has a 105W Thermal Design Power rating. This mid-tier TDP means lower per-node heat output compared to higher-core-count Gold 6100 CPUs, which directly affects how many SR590 nodes you can pack per rack before hitting cooling or PDU amperage limits in constrained data closets or security server rooms.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the Xeon Gold 5118?

A: The 5118 has a 2.3 GHz base frequency and boosts to 3.2 GHz on a single core under lightly threaded loads — a 900 MHz headroom that benefits latency-sensitive tasks like video analytics or access control event processing.

James Everett

The 4XG7A07267 is specifically the Xeon Gold 5118 processor option for Lenovo's ThinkSystem SR590 — a component-level purchase that makes sense when you're replacing a failed CPU, populating a second socket in an existing single-processor SR590, or provisioning a new build where you want the mid-tier 105W TDP profile rather than the higher thermal load of the Gold 6100 series. The 12-core / 24-thread count at 2.3 GHz base is the spec that drives the use-case split here.

Technical Highlights:

• 12C/24T at 105W TDP: The 5118 gives you 24 concurrent execution threads while staying under the 105W thermal envelope — compared to Xeon Gold 6130 (16 cores, 125W) or 6148 (20 cores, 150W), you're trading raw throughput for lower per-node heat output. In densely loaded server rooms without purpose-built CRAC cooling, that 45W delta per processor matters.
• 3.2 GHz Turbo Boost: The 900 MHz boost range above the 2.3 GHz base gives this processor responsiveness on serial or lightly threaded tasks — important for VMS platforms like Milestone or Genetec that have components not fully parallelized, such as event processing queues or database writes.
• 768 GB Max Memory Per Socket: For a security server running a VMS with a large active camera count and local metadata indexing, 768 GB of supported RAM per CPU means you're unlikely to hit a memory ceiling on any realistic single-site deployment, even with aggressive in-memory caching configured.

Deployment Considerations:

• This is a Lenovo system component (UNSPSC 43201503), not a boxed Intel retail processor. Verify your SR590 chassis firmware is current before swapping or populating a second socket — Lenovo publishes required XCC and UEFI firmware levels for each processor stepping, and M0 stepping Skylake-SP CPUs have specific minimum firmware requirements.
• The LGA 3647 socket uses a narrow keep-out zone around the socket frame. In a populated SR590 chassis, confirm DIMM slot clearance and heatsink availability before ordering — the SR590 ships with different heatsink SKUs depending on the installed CPU TDP, and a 105W processor requires the correct Lenovo heatsink part to maintain thermal compliance.

The 4XG7A07267 is the right call for SR590 deployments in enterprise security backrooms where per-core software licensing (VMS per-camera, access control server seats, or analytics inference nodes) makes the 12-core count preferable to higher-core SKUs — you keep software licensing costs contained while still handling 24-thread workloads without socket saturation.