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Intel Xeon 6556P-B

Server CPUIntel

Dem still dey call am intel xeon 6556p-b, xeon 6556p-b, 6556p-b, xeon-6556p-b

IntelServer CPUGranite Rapids

Intel Xeon 6 server processor on Granite Rapids, with 36 cores and 72 threads and 144 MB L3 at 215 W TDP wey dey address reach 1.13 TB and no integrated graphics.

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Intel Xeon 6 server processor on Granite Rapids, with 36 cores and 72 threads and 144 MB L3 at 215 W TDP wey dey address reach 1.13 TB and no integrated graphics.

Reference specifications wey dem record no be tested performance or operating-system compatibility verdict. Verify di exact model and platform wit di manufacturer.

Specifications

Numbers wey dey below follow di Feex Hardware Database record for dis SKU. Fields wey no get recorded value dey omitted.

Processor

Dem build Intel Xeon 6556P-B on Granite Rapids.

Intel Xeon 6556P-B specifications: Processor
Manufacturer Intel
Family Xeon 6
Architecture Granite Rapids
Codename Granite Rapids-D
Generation Intel Xeon 6 processors
Segment Server

Cores and threads

Intel Xeon 6556P-B get 36 cores and 72 threads.

Intel Xeon 6556P-B specifications: Cores and threads
Cores 36
P-core-dem 36
Threads 72

Clock speeds

Base clock na 2.3 GHz. Boost dey reach 3.5 GHz.

Intel Xeon 6556P-B specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency 2.3 GHz
Max boost 3.5 GHz

Cache

Cache for this sheet na 144 MB L3.

Intel Xeon 6556P-B specifications: Cache
L3 cache 144 MB
Total cache 144 MB

Memory

Dem check maximum memory 1.13 TB against dis processor Intel specification on 2026-10-29. Di capacity wey e actually dey support depend on memory type and di complete system.

Intel Xeon 6556P-B specifications: Memory
Supported types DDR5
Max capacity 1.13 TB
Channels 4

Package and power

Recorded power specifications dey listed below. TDP rating no be measurement of whole-system power consumption.

Intel Xeon 6556P-B specifications: Package and power
Socket FCBGA4368
TDP 215 W
PCIe Revision Gen 4, Gen 5, 48 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Xeon 6556P-B no include integrated graphics.

Intel Xeon 6556P-B specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics None

Market

Intel Xeon 6556P-B launch January 1, 2025 for USD 2943 (price wey dem suggest when e launch).

Intel Xeon 6556P-B specifications: Market
Launch date January 1, 2025
MSRP wey dem launch am USD 2943 (price wey dem suggest when e launch)
Model 6556P-B

Features

Intel Xeon 6556P-B record 7 instruction set-dem for this sheet.

Intel Xeon 6556P-B specifications: Features
Instruction sets
Security
Virtualization
AI acceleration

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket FCBGA4368
Board Shared socket no mean automatic compatibility. Check di motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory DDR5, up to 1.13 GB

Shared socket no mean automatic compatibility. Boards dey often need BIOS update before newer chip wey dey di same socket go fit post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter just like di socket name.

CPU wey no get integrated graphics no need discrete graphics card every time. Some server motherboards dey provide separate management graphics controller. Check di motherboard and CPU documentation.

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