Hygon C86-5280
The Hygon C86-5280 is a mid-tier dual-socket server processor providing 16 cores and 32 threads, tailored for cloud virtualization, enterprise ERP backends, and storage gateway controllers. Operating at a 2.3 GHz base frequency with burst frequencies reaching 3.1 GHz, it features a 150W TDP and 32 MB of L3 cache. It preserves the complete enterprise I/O platform capabilities of the C86 family, including 8-channel DDR4 ECC memory and 128 PCIe 3.0 lanes, allowing substantial peripheral expansion in mainstream 2U server enclosures.
Also written as: Hygon C86-5280, Haiguang C86-5280, C86 5280 16-Core
Specifications
| Brand | Hygon |
|---|---|
| Family | C86 |
| Form factor | Socket SP3 |
| Released | Apr 2020 |
| Cores | 16 |
| Base clock (GHz) | 2.3 |
| Tdp (W) | 150 |
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
Price on request at the sellers we checked.
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| www.ebay.com | used | quote | 2026-10-27 | |
| www.serversuperstore.com | refurbished | quote | 2026-10-27 |
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Buying a used C86-5280: what to check
Confirm motherboard BIOS support for Hygon Dhyana processors, as mainstream AMD SP3 boards (such as standard Supermicro H11/H12 series) do not natively boot Hygon chips without specialized firmware branches. Check the PCB corners for delamination or heat warping caused by aggressive continuous operating duty cycles.
FAQ
What core count does the Hygon C86-5280 feature?
It provides 16 physical cores and 32 compute threads.
What base frequency does the Hygon C86-5280 operate at?
It has a 2.30 GHz base frequency with dynamic boost to 3.10 GHz.
What memory configuration is supported on the C86-5280?
It supports 8 channels of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory.
Buying or selling C86-5280?
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Sources
- Hygon C86-5000 Series Processor Technical Manual, checked 2026-10-27
- ServeTheHome - Dhyana x86 Architecture and Platform Architecture, checked 2026-10-27