Dell Precision T7820: CPU Support List

Note: The information below is backed by extensive in-house research and testing conducted by Bargain Hardware's technicians.
Dell Precision T7820 Workstation

The Dell Precision T7820 is a dual-socket workstation that supports Intel Xeon 1st/2nd Gen Scalable processors. This article provides a detailed compatibility list of CPUs supported by the T7820, along with their specifications and upgrade instructions.

Supported Processor Families

The Dell Precision T7820 Workstation supports the following processor families:

  • Intel® Xeon® 1st Gen Scalable
  • Intel® Xeon® 2nd Gen Scalable
Specification Intel Xeon Scalable 1st Gen Intel Xeon Scalable 2nd Gen
Microarchitecture Skylake-SP Cascade Lake-SP
Manufacturing Process 14nm 14nm
Core Count 4 to 28 cores 4 to 56 cores (with Cascade Lake-AP)
Threads 8 to 56 threads 8 to 112 threads (with Cascade Lake-AP)
Base Clock Speed 1.70 GHz to 3.60 GHz (varies by SKU) 1.80 GHz to 3.80 GHz (varies by SKU)
Max Turbo Frequency Up to 4.00 GHz Up to 4.40 GHz
L3 Cache Up to 38.5 MB Up to 77 MB
Memory Support DDR4 2133/2400/2666 MT/s DDR4 2400/2666/2933 MT/s
Max PCIe Lanes 48 48
TDP 70W to 205W (varies by SKU) 70W to 400W (for Cascade Lake-AP)
Launch Date Q3 2017 Q2 2019

Dell T7820 CPU Support List

The table below lists all compatible processors for the Dell Precision T7820 Workstation. The links will direct you to the Bargain Hardware listing where you can purchase the CPU, subject to stock availability.

Processor Model Cores / Threads Base Clock Speed Max Turbo Frequency TDP (W)
Intel Xeon Silver 4112 4 / 8 2.60 GHz 3.00 GHz 85W
Intel Xeon Gold 5122 4 / 8 3.60 GHz 3.70 GHz 105W
Intel Xeon Gold 5222 4 / 8 3.80 GHz 3.90 GHz 105W
Intel Xeon Bronze 3104 6 / 6 1.70 GHz No Boost 85W
Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 6 / 6 1.90 GHz No Boost 85W
Intel Xeon Gold 6128 6 / 12 3.40 GHz 3.70 GHz 115W
Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 8 / 8 1.70 GHz No Boost 85W
Intel Xeon Silver 4108 8 / 16 1.80 GHz 3.00 GHz 85W
Intel Xeon Silver 4110 8 / 16 2.10 GHz 3.00 GHz 85W
Intel Xeon Silver 4208 8 / 16 2.10 GHz 3.20 GHz 85W
Intel Xeon Gold 6134 8 / 16 3.20 GHz 3.70 GHz 130W
Intel Xeon Gold 6134M 8 / 16 3.20 GHz 3.70 GHz 130W
Intel Xeon Gold 6144 8 / 16 3.50 GHz 4.20 GHz 150W
Intel Xeon Gold 6234 8 / 16 3.30 GHz 4.00 GHz 130W
Intel Xeon Gold 6244 8 / 16 3.60 GHz 4.40 GHz 150W
Intel Xeon Silver 4114 10 / 20 2.20 GHz 3.00 GHz 85W
Intel Xeon Silver 4210 10 / 20 2.20 GHz 3.20 GHz 85W
Intel Xeon Gold 5115 10 / 20 2.40 GHz 3.20 GHz 85W
Intel Xeon Gold 5215 10 / 20 2.50 GHz 3.40 GHz 85W
Intel Xeon Silver 4116 12 / 24 2.10 GHz 3.00 GHz 85W
Intel Xeon Silver 4214 12 / 24 2.20 GHz 3.20 GHz 85W
Intel Xeon Gold 5118 12 / 24 2.30 GHz 3.20 GHz 105W
Intel Xeon Gold 6126 12 / 24 2.60 GHz 3.70 GHz 125W
Intel Xeon Gold 6136 12 / 24 3.00 GHz 3.70 GHz 150W
Intel Xeon Gold 6146 12 / 24 3.20 GHz 4.20 GHz 165W
Intel Xeon Gold 6226 12 / 24 2.70 GHz 3.70 GHz 125W
Intel Xeon Silver 4214R 12 / 24 2.40 GHz 3.50 GHz 100W
Intel Xeon Gold 5120 14 / 28 2.20 GHz 3.20 GHz 105W
Intel Xeon Gold 6132 14 / 28 2.60 GHz 3.70 GHz 140W
Intel Xeon Silver 4216 16 / 32 2.10 GHz 3.20 GHz 100W
Intel Xeon Gold 5218 16 / 32 2.30 GHz 3.90 GHz 125W
Intel Xeon Gold 6130 16 / 32 2.10 GHz 3.70 GHz 125W
Intel Xeon Gold 6142 16 / 32 2.60 GHz 3.70 GHz 150W
Intel Xeon Gold 6242 16 / 32 2.80 GHz 3.90 GHz 150W
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 16 / 32 2.00 GHz 2.80 GHz 125W
Intel Xeon Gold 6140 18 / 36 2.30 GHz 3.70 GHz 140W
Intel Xeon Gold 6150 18 / 36 2.70 GHz 3.70 GHz 165W
Intel Xeon Gold 6154 18 / 36 3.00 GHz 3.70 GHz 200W
Intel Xeon Gold 6254 18 / 36 3.10 GHz 4.00 GHz 200W
Intel Xeon Gold 6138 20 / 40 2.00 GHz 3.70 GHz 125W
Intel Xeon Gold 6148 20 / 40 2.40 GHz 3.70 GHz 150W
Intel Xeon Gold 6230 20 / 40 2.10 GHz 3.90 GHz 125W
Intel Xeon Gold 6248 20 / 40 2.50 GHz 3.90 GHz 150W
Intel Xeon Gold 6238 22 / 44 2.10 GHz 3.70 GHz 140W
Intel Xeon Gold 6262 24 / 48 1.90 GHz 3.60 GHz 135W
Intel Xeon Gold 6262V 24 / 48 1.90 GHz 3.60 GHz 135W
Intel Xeon Platinum 6162 24 / 48 1.90 GHz 3.50 GHz 150W
Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 24 / 48 2.10 GHz 3.70 GHz 150W
Intel Xeon Platinum 8168 24 / 48 2.70 GHz 3.70 GHz 205W
Intel Xeon Gold 6230R 26 / 52 2.10 GHz 4.00 GHz 150W
Intel Xeon Platinum 8173M 28 / 56 2.00 GHz 3.80 GHz 165W
Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 28 / 56 2.50 GHz 3.80 GHz 205W
Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 28 / 56 2.70 GHz 4.00 GHz 205W

How to Replace or Upgrade Your CPU

Follow these step-by-step instructions to safely replace or upgrade the CPU in your Dell Precision T7820 workstation. For safety purposes, Bargain Hardware advises that you consult the Dell Precision T7820 Workstation Owners Manual (found on the T7820 Model Homepage) before replacing any components in your machine.

  1. Power off your workstation and disconnect all cables.
  2. Discharge static electricity using an anti-static wrist strap or by touching a grounded metal object.
  3. Open the workstation case to access the motherboard.
  4. Locate the CPU socket and carefully remove the heatsink.
  5. Unlock the CPU socket lever and remove the current CPU.
  6. Install the new CPU, ensuring proper alignment with the socket.
  7. Apply thermal paste and reattach the heatsink securely.
  8. Reconnect all cables, close the case, and power on the workstation.

Upgrade Tips

  • Ensure your BIOS is updated to the latest version to support newer processors.
  • Use a cooling solution rated for the processor's TDP to avoid overheating.
  • Pair your processor with compatible ECC memory for maximum stability and performance.

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