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Intel Xeon 6960P

Server CPUIntel

Dem still dey call am intel xeon 6960p, xeon 6960p, 6960p, xeon-6960p

IntelServer CPUGranite Rapids

Intel Xeon 6 server processor on Granite Rapids, with 72 cores and 144 threads and 432 MB L3 at 500 W TDP on a Intel 3 process wey dey address up to 3 TB and e no get integrated graphics.

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Intel Xeon 6 server processor on Granite Rapids, with 72 cores and 144 threads and 432 MB L3 at 500 W TDP on a Intel 3 process wey dey address up to 3 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 6960P on Granite Rapids using a Intel 3 process.

Intel Xeon 6960P specifications: Processor
Manufacturer Intel
Family Xeon 6
Architecture Granite Rapids
Generation Intel Xeon 6 processors
Manufacturing process Intel 3
Segment Server

Cores and threads

Intel Xeon 6960P get 72 cores and 144 threads.

Intel Xeon 6960P specifications: Cores and threads
Cores 72
Threads 144

Clock speeds

Base clock na 2.7 GHz. Boost dey reach 3.9 GHz.

Intel Xeon 6960P specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency 2.7 GHz
Max boost 3.9 GHz

Cache

Cache on dis sheet na 432 MB L3.

Intel Xeon 6960P specifications: Cache
L3 cache 432 MB
Total cache 432 MB

Memory

Maximum memory 3 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 6960P specifications: Memory
Supported types DDR5
Max capacity 3 TB
Channels 12
ECC support Yes

Package and power

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

Intel Xeon 6960P specifications: Package and power
Socket FCLGA7529
TDP 500 W
PCIe Revision 5.0, 96 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Xeon 6960P no include integrated graphics.

Intel Xeon 6960P specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics None

Market

Intel Xeon 6960P launch July 1, 2024 at USD 10780 (price wey dem suggest for launch).

Intel Xeon 6960P specifications: Market
Launch date July 1, 2024
MSRP wey dem launch am USD 10780 (price wey dem suggest for launch)
Model 6960P

Independent scores

Dis na PassMark CPU figures. Dem no be Feex measurements.

Intel Xeon 6960P specifications: Independent scores
Single-core score 3,287
Multi-core score 130,659
Overall score 20,724
Productivity score 89,530
Creator score 77,779
Engineering score 182,923
Gaming score 42,526
Performance per watt 261.3

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket FCLGA7529
Board Shared socket no mean automatic compatibility. Check di motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory DDR5, up to 3 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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