Intel Xeon Gold 5119T
Also called intel xeon gold 5119t, xeon gold 5119t, 5119t, xeon-gold-5119t
Intel Xeon Gold server processor on Skylake, with 14 cores and 28 threads and 19.25 MB L3 at 85 W TDP on a 14 nm process addressing up to 768 GB and no integrated graphics.
What you need to know
Intel Xeon Gold 5119T is a legacy server cpu.
Intel Xeon Gold 5119T launched in July 1, 2017., It has 14 cores and 28 threads on Skylake, dropping into the FCLGA3647 socket. Treat the spec table as the facts. Age alone does not tell you to throw it out.
- Still good?
- Only if the workload is light
- Product age
- 9 years old
- Upgrade pressure
- Moderate
What this hardware means today
Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.
- Performance today
- Average. Average for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up.
- Product age 9 years old
- Legacy. Launched July 1, 2017. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself.
- Support status
- Supported. Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor.
- Upgrade pressure
- Moderate. Upgrade pressure comes from platform features and specific CPU-bound work, not from the chip being unusable.
Where does it sit?
Skylake sits on Intel's recent Core timeline. Later desktop branding moved toward Core Ultra.
Performance context
These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins.
Gaming: Poor fit
Not the job. Use a desktop or workstation part if games are the point.
Productivity: Average
14 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class.
Multithreaded workloads: Very Good
28 threads. Heavy encodes still scale further on higher-core parts.
General use: Good
Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first.
Efficiency: Good
Rated 85 W base power. That is a platform number, not a promise about your cooler.
Should you upgrade?
Probably not based on CPU performance alone.
Upgrade makes more sense if
- Your workload is strongly CPU limited
- You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features
- You need substantially more multicore performance
- You need newer connectivity that your current board cannot offer
Upgrade makes less sense if
- The GPU is the real bottleneck
- Current applications are already responsive
- The CPU rarely limits your workload
Specifications
Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.
Processor
Intel Xeon Gold 5119T is built on Skylake using a 14 nm process.
| Manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Xeon Gold |
| Architecture | Skylake |
| Generation | Intel Xeon Scalable Processors |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Segment | Server |
Cores and threads
Intel Xeon Gold 5119T has 14 cores and 28 threads.
| Cores | 14 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 28 |
Clock speeds
Base clock is 1.9 GHz. Boost reaches 3.2 GHz.
| Base frequency | 1.9 GHz |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 3.2 GHz |
Cache
Cache on this sheet is 19.25 MB L3.
| L3 cache | 19.25 MB |
|---|---|
| Total cache | 19.25 MB |
Memory
Intel Xeon Gold 5119T addresses 768 GB across 6 memory channels.
| Supported types | DDR4 |
|---|---|
| Max capacity | 768 GB |
| Channels | 6 |
Package and power
Intel Xeon Gold 5119T uses the FCLGA3647 socket and a 85 W TDP.
| Socket | FCLGA3647 |
|---|---|
| TDP | 85 W |
| PCIe | Revision 3.0, 48 lanes |
Integrated graphics
Intel Xeon Gold 5119T does not include integrated graphics.
| Integrated graphics | None |
|---|
Market
Intel Xeon Gold 5119T launched July 1, 2017 at USD 1555 (suggested price at launch).
| Launch date | July 1, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Launch MSRP | USD 1555 (suggested price at launch) |
| Model | 5119T |
Features
Intel Xeon Gold 5119T records 8 instruction sets on this sheet.
| Instruction sets | AES-NIAVX-512AVX2AVXFMASHA64-bit (x86-64)SSE4.2 |
|---|---|
| Security | Execute Disable (NX)Boot GuardSGXTrusted ExecutionMode-Based Execute Control |
| Virtualization | Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) |
Compatibility
| Socket | FCLGA3647 |
|---|---|
| Board | A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision. |
| Memory | DDR4, up to 768 GB |
| Graphics | Requires a discrete GPU. This SKU has no iGPU. |
A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post.
Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter as much as the socket name.
Do not expect a display from the motherboard video ports. This SKU has no integrated graphics.
No display after install
This SKU has no integrated graphics. A machine with no discrete GPU will not show a picture. That is expected, not a dead CPU.
Sources and verification
Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.
- Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.
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