Intel Xeon Gold 6256 CPU Processor 12 Core 3.60GHz 33MB L3 Cache 205W SRGTQ
The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 CPU Processor is an advanced component of the Intel Xeon Scalable family, designed to cater to the intensive demands of data centres, high-performance computing (HPC), and enterprise applications. This processor stands out for its balanced combination of high core count, elevated clock speed, and substantial cache size, making it adept at handling tasks that require simultaneous efficient parallel processing and fast single-thread performance. It is engineered to provide peak performance, scalability, and energy efficiency, thus optimising contemporary computing infrastructures for multifaceted workloads.
Key specifications include 12 cores and 24 threads enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology, enhancing its multitasking prowess and processing efficiency across diverse workloads. It operates at a base frequency of 3.60GHz, offering formidable performance for computationally intensive tasks. Additionally, it comes equipped with 33MB of L3 cache, facilitating swift data access and processing—essential for managing large datasets or complex computational demands. The processor's Thermal Design Power (TDP) is rated at 205W, reflecting its high-performance nature, and it supports the Intel Xeon Scalable platform, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of server architectures.
Noteworthy features include Hyper-Threading Technology for improved handling of concurrent tasks, Turbo Boost Technology for automatic frequency enhancement under certain workloads, support for high-speed DDR4 memory, and PCI Express 3.0 support, enhancing system flexibility and scalability. Ideal deployment scenarios for the Xeon Gold 6256 include applications demanding high single-threaded performance or low latency, such as financial and trading platforms, HPC and scientific computing tasks that benefit from rapid data processing, virtualisation environments requiring efficient multi-threading, and edge computing setups where processing power must be balanced against power consumption, with a premium on swift data processing and reduced latency.
Manufacturer | INTEL |
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CPU Socket Type | LGA3647 |
CPU Family | 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors |
CPU Speed and Frequency GHz | 3.60GHz |
CPU Boost Speed | 4.50GHz |
CPU Number of Cores | 12 Cores |
CPU Threads | 24 |
CPU Cache | 33MB |
CPU Wattage | 205W |
CPU Memory Size Support | 1TB |
CPU Memory Speed Support | 2933MHz DDR4 |