Lenovo 4XG7A72933 ST650 V2 Gold 5320 26C 185W 2.2GHZ

Lenovo 4XG7A72933 Intel Xeon Gold 5320 26-Core Server Processor

Overview

The Lenovo 4XG7A72933 is a factory-configured Intel Xeon Gold 5320 processor option for the Lenovo ThinkSystem server platform — specifically validated for the ST650 V2 rack server. With 26 cores running at a 2.2 GHz base and a 3.4 GHz burst ceiling, this is a workload-balanced processor designed for environments that need sustained multi-threaded throughput without the power overhead of the top-tier Platinum SKUs. At 185W TDP, it sits squarely in the mid-range of the Xeon Gold 5000 family, making it a disciplined pick for organizations scaling compute density while managing rack power budgets. If you're provisioning server processors for virtualization hosts, database workloads, or enterprise application servers, the 4XG7A72933 delivers a core count and frequency profile that covers most general-purpose enterprise demands.

Key Features

• 26 Cores / 52 Threads: The 5320 gives you 52 logical processors under a standard hypervisor — enough to run dense VM stacks on a dual-socket ST650 V2 without saturating core counts mid-shift. For shops running VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V with 20–40 guest VMs per host, this headroom matters.
• 2.2 GHz Base / 3.4 GHz Boost: The base frequency handles sustained parallel workloads (batch processing, log analytics, virtualization schedulers) while the 3.4 GHz boost services latency-sensitive single-threaded operations. The 1.2 GHz spread between base and boost is wide enough to make mixed workloads genuinely efficient on a single socket.
• Intel Intelligent Boost — High/Low Priority Core Split: The 5320 implements a differentiated core architecture: 12 high-priority cores clock at 2.5 GHz, while 14 efficiency cores run at 2.0 GHz. This lets the CPU scheduler route foreground or latency-sensitive tasks to faster cores automatically — reducing the need to manually pin vCPUs in most hypervisor environments.
• 185W TDP: At 185W, this processor fits within standard dual-processor server power budgets without requiring upgraded PDUs. For datacenter server deployments where rack power allocation is pre-calculated, this TDP is predictable and within the ST650 V2's validated thermal envelope — no surprises during capacity planning.
• 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake, 10nm): The Ice Lake microarchitecture on 10nm delivers meaningful IPC gains over prior-gen Cascade Lake platforms and adds support for Intel DL Boost (VNNI instructions), which accelerates AI inferencing workloads without a dedicated accelerator. Shops running image recognition, anomaly detection, or ML inference on-prem benefit without buying dedicated GPU nodes.
• 52-Thread Parallelism via LGA 4189 Socket: The LGA 4189 platform supports dual-socket configurations in the ST650 V2, meaning a two-processor build delivers 52 cores and 104 threads per host. For enterprise workloads that scale with thread count — compilers, ERP systems, video transcoding pipelines — the math is straightforward.
• 11.2 GT/s System Bus: The UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) link at 11.2 GT/s ensures low-latency cache-coherent communication between sockets in a dual-processor configuration. In practice, this keeps NUMA cross-socket latency manageable for workloads that don't partition cleanly across sockets.
• 64-Bit Operating Mode: Full 64-bit support is table stakes for any modern server OS — Windows Server, RHEL, SUSE, VMware ESXi all run natively. No 32-bit legacy compatibility concerns.

Integration and Compatibility

The 4XG7A72933 is validated for use in the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V2 tower/rack server. It installs in the LGA 4189 processor socket and requires a compatible Lenovo-validated heatsink and memory configuration — check the ST650 V2 Product Guide for the specific DDR4 channel and DIMM population rules that apply to 26-core Ice Lake processors. The ST650 V2 supports up to two processors, so this unit can be paired with a second 5320 or a different Xeon Gold 5000-series processor in a mixed-socket configuration where Lenovo's firmware supports it. For organizations managing server memory alongside this upgrade, note that Ice Lake Xeons support up to 8 DDR4 channels per socket — maximizing DIMM population directly impacts memory bandwidth, which matters for database and in-memory analytics workloads. This processor is a Lenovo-part-numbered option sourced through standard distribution channels, meaning it arrives as a genuine, factory-new component with standard manufacturer warranty coverage applicable to the ST650 V2 platform. For broader Lenovo datacenter buildouts, this processor pairs with Lenovo's full ThinkSystem storage, networking, and management stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What server is the Lenovo 4XG7A72933 compatible with?

A: The 4XG7A72933 is validated for the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V2 server. It uses the LGA 4189 socket and is part of Lenovo's 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor options for that platform. Always verify against the ST650 V2 Product Guide before ordering to confirm heatsink and memory requirements.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Xeon Gold 5320 provide?

A: The Intel Xeon Gold 5320 delivers 26 physical cores and 52 threads via Intel Hyper-Threading. In a dual-socket ST650 V2 configuration, that scales to 52 cores and 104 threads per server node.

Q: What is the TDP of the 4XG7A72933 and does it require special cooling?

A: The processor has a 185W TDP. It requires a Lenovo-validated heatsink appropriate for the ST650 V2 platform. Consult the server's Product Guide for the specific heatsink part number required at this TDP level — standard and performance heatsink options may apply depending on the thermal profile of your server configuration.

Q: What is the boost frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5320?

A: The Xeon Gold 5320 has a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and a maximum boost frequency of 3.4 GHz. The processor also implements a high-priority core group of 12 cores clocking at 2.5 GHz, which the scheduler routes latency-sensitive tasks to automatically.

Q: Is the Lenovo 4XG7A72933 a new, genuine component?

A: Yes. The 4XG7A72933 is sourced through standard distribution channels as a factory-new, genuine Lenovo-part-numbered processor option. It is not a grey-market or parallel-import product.

Q: Can this processor be used in a dual-socket configuration?

A: The ST650 V2 supports dual-processor configurations using the LGA 4189 platform. Two Xeon Gold 5320 processors can be installed simultaneously, delivering 52 cores and 104 threads per server. Mixed-socket configurations with other Xeon Gold 5000-series processors may also be supported — verify with the ST650 V2 compatibility matrix.