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Intel Xeon 6980E+

Server CPUIntel

Dem still dey call am intel xeon 6980e+, xeon 6980e+, 6980e+, xeon-6980e+

IntelServer CPUClearwater Forest

Intel Xeon 6 server processor on Clearwater Forest, with 264 cores and 264 threads and 528 MB L3 at 400 W TDP dey address reach 1.5 TB and no integrated graphics.

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Intel Xeon 6 server processor on Clearwater Forest, with 264 cores and 264 threads and 528 MB L3 at 400 W TDP dey address reach 1.5 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 6980E+ on Clearwater Forest.

Intel Xeon 6980E+ specifications: Processor
Manufacturer Intel
Family Xeon 6
Architecture Clearwater Forest
Generation Intel Xeon 6+ processor-dem
Segment Server

Cores and threads

Intel Xeon 6980E+ get 264 cores and 264 threads.

Intel Xeon 6980E+ specifications: Cores and threads
Cores 264
E-core-dem 264
Threads 264
Hybrid architecture Yes

Clock speeds

Base clock na 2.1 GHz. Boost dey reach 3.2 GHz.

Intel Xeon 6980E+ specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency 2.1 GHz
Max boost 3.2 GHz

Cache

Cache for this sheet na 528 MB L3.

Intel Xeon 6980E+ specifications: Cache
L3 cache 528 MB
Total cache 528 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 6980E+ 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 6980E+ specifications: Package and power
Socket FCLGA7529
TDP 400 W
PCIe Revision Gen5, 96 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Xeon 6980E+ no dey include integrated graphics.

Intel Xeon 6980E+ specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics None

Market

Intel Xeon 6980E+ launch April 1, 2026 at USD 9850 (price wey dem suggest at launch).

Intel Xeon 6980E+ specifications: Market
Launch date April 1, 2026
MSRP wey dem launch am USD 9850 (price wey dem suggest at launch)
Model 6980E+

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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