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Intel Xeon 6960E+

Server CPUIntel

Dem still dey call am intel xeon 6960e+, xeon 6960e+, 6960e+, xeon-6960e+

IntelServer CPUClearwater Forest

Intel Xeon 6 server processor on Clearwater Forest, with 144 cores and 144 threads and 432 MB L3 at 330 W TDP wey dey address up to 1.5 TB and e no get integrated graphics.

Wetin you need know

Intel Xeon 6 server processor on Clearwater Forest, with 144 cores and 144 threads and 432 MB L3 at 330 W TDP wey dey address up to 1.5 TB and e no get 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 6960E+ on Clearwater Forest.

Intel Xeon 6960E+ specifications: Processor
Manufacturer Intel
Family Xeon 6
Architecture Clearwater Forest
Generation Intel Xeon 6+ processor-dem
Segment Server

Cores and threads

Intel Xeon 6960E+ get 144 cores and 144 threads.

Intel Xeon 6960E+ specifications: Cores and threads
Cores 144
E-core-dem 144
Threads 144
Hybrid architecture Yes

Clock speeds

Base clock na 2.4 GHz. Boost dey reach 3.2 GHz.

Intel Xeon 6960E+ specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency 2.4 GHz
Max boost 3.2 GHz

Cache

Cache on dis sheet na 432 MB L3.

Intel Xeon 6960E+ specifications: Cache
L3 cache 432 MB
Total cache 432 MB

Memory

Maximum memory 1.5 TB na wetin dem check against dis processor im Intel specification on 2026-10-29. Di capacity wey e actually dey support depend on memory type and di complete system.

Intel Xeon 6960E+ specifications: Memory
Supported types DDR5
Max capacity 1.5 TB
Channels 12

Package and power

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

Intel Xeon 6960E+ specifications: Package and power
Socket FCLGA7529
TDP 330 W
PCIe Revision Gen5, 96 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Xeon 6960E+ no include integrated graphics.

Intel Xeon 6960E+ specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics None

Market

Intel Xeon 6960E+ launch April 1, 2026 at USD 4608 (price wey dem suggest for launch).

Intel Xeon 6960E+ specifications: Market
Launch date April 1, 2026
MSRP wey dem launch am USD 4608 (price wey dem suggest for launch)
Model 6960E+

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket FCLGA7529
Board Shared socket no mean automatic compatibility. Check di motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory DDR5, up to 1.5 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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