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Intel Xeon 6979P

Server CPUIntel

Dem still dey call am intel xeon 6979p, xeon 6979p, 6979p, xeon-6979p

IntelServer CPUGranite Rapids

Intel Xeon 6 server processor on Granite Rapids, with 120 cores and 240 threads and 504 MB L3 at 500 W TDP dey address reach 3 TB and no integrated graphics.

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Intel Xeon 6 server processor on Granite Rapids, with 120 cores and 240 threads and 504 MB L3 at 500 W TDP dey address reach 3 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 6979P on Granite Rapids.

Intel Xeon 6979P specifications: Processor
Manufacturer Intel
Family Xeon 6
Architecture Granite Rapids
Generation Intel Xeon 6 processors
Segment Server

Cores and threads

Intel Xeon 6979P get 120 cores and 240 threads.

Intel Xeon 6979P specifications: Cores and threads
Cores 120
Threads 240

Clock speeds

Base clock na 2.1 GHz. Boost dey reach 3.9 GHz.

Intel Xeon 6979P specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency 2.1 GHz
Max boost 3.9 GHz

Cache

Cache for this sheet na 504 MB L3.

Intel Xeon 6979P specifications: Cache
L3 cache 504 MB
Total cache 504 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 6979P specifications: Memory
Supported types DDR5
Max capacity 3 TB
Channels 12

Package and power

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

Intel Xeon 6979P specifications: Package and power
Socket FCLGA7529
TDP 500 W
PCIe Revision 5.0, 96 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Xeon 6979P no dey include integrated graphics.

Intel Xeon 6979P specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics None

Market

Intel Xeon 6979P launch July 1, 2024.

Intel Xeon 6979P specifications: Market
Launch date July 1, 2024
Model 6979P

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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