Ampere AC-106418002 Altra Q64-30 server processor 64-core 3.0 GHz 124W

64-core Arm server processor

The Ampere Altra Q64-30 is a 64-core server processor built on TSMC 7 nm FinFET technology. It runs at a consistent 3.0 GHz frequency across all single-threaded cores. The chip fits the LGA 4926 socket and targets scale-out cloud workloads, web serving and containerised applications that benefit from high core counts and deterministic performance.

Thermals noise and 124W power

Average CPU power is rated at 124W at the consistent 3.0 GHz operating frequency. The TSMC 7 nm process helps maintain this fixed frequency without turbo excursions that complicate thermal planning. Steady power draw simplifies cooling infrastructure design for dense rack deployments where predictable heat output matters more than peak bursts.

Upgrade path and multi-socket value

The processor supports up to 16 DDR4-3200 DIMMs across eight 72-bit channels with ECC for a maximum of 4 TB memory. It provides 128 lanes of PCIe 4.0 plus an optional 64-lane CCIX link for multi-socket configurations. Buyers who need more than 64 cores or larger shared-memory domains should evaluate dual-socket platforms; those whose workloads fit within a single socket gain simpler topology and lower licensing costs.