Intel CD8067303405900 Xeon Gold 6126 12-Core 2.6 GHz server processor
12-core server CPU with 24 threads running at 2.6 GHz base and 3.70 GHz turbo, 19.25 MB L3 cache, DDR4-2666 support across six channels, and 125 W TDP
- Product nameIntel Xeon Gold 6126 Processor
- CPU cores12-Core
- CPU socketFCLGA3647
- Maximum turbo clock3.7 GHz
- TDP rating125 W
- Processor codenameSkyLake
- 12 cores and 24 threads handle parallel workloads efficiently
- 6 GHz base with 3.70 GHz max turbo frequency accelerates compute tasks
- 25 MB L3 cache reduces latency for data-intensive applications
- DDR4-2666 six-channel memory controller increases bandwidth
- 125 W TDP balances performance with thermal constraints
Server-grade compute core
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126 is a 12-core processor built on 14 nm SkyLake architecture for data-centre workloads. It delivers 24 threads at a 2.6 GHz base frequency with a 3.70 GHz max turbo boost. The 19.25 MB L3 cache and integrated six-channel memory controller supporting DDR4 up to 2666 MHz target virtualised and storage-heavy applications.
FCLGA3647 platform integration
This CPU requires an FCLGA3647 socket and a server-class chipset with six populated memory channels to reach rated bandwidth. The 125 W TDP demands adequate cooling and power delivery designed for sustained multi-core loads. Hyper-Threading and hardware virtualisation support let a single socket handle dense VM or container deployments without extra compute nodes.
Ready-to-deploy tray unit
The processor ships as a tray unit without a stock cooler, freeing budget for a purpose-built heatsink or liquid loop matched to the 125 W envelope. Intel virtualisation extensions and AES-NI are enabled out of the box, reducing software licensing overhead for encryption-heavy workloads. No bundled software or accessories are included beyond the processor itself.
How it compares
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- Price $1,570.99
- Typical for this category: the median of 621 items is $1,561.99.
- CPU cores 12-Core
- Lower than about 80% of the 386 comparable items (median 24).
- Maximum turbo clock 3.7 GHz
- Lower than about 60% of the 327 comparable items (median 3.9 GHz).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Intel |
| Product line | Xeon |
| Model name | CD8067303405900 |
| Product name | Intel Xeon Gold 6126 Processor |
| Performance | |
| Working frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| Processor | |
| CPU cores | 12-Core |
| CPU socket | FCLGA3647 |
| Maximum turbo clock | 3.7 GHz |
| TDP rating | 125 W |
| Processor codename | SkyLake |
| CPU threads | 24 |
| Level 3 cache | 19.25 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| 64-bit capable | Yes |
| Hyper-Threading | Yes |
| Virtualization support | Yes |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory speed | 2666 MHz |
| Channel configuration | 6 |
| Size & build | |
| Shipping weight | 0.14 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 152 × 51 mm |
Questions about this item
What is the 125 W TDP limit that governs sustained all-core performance on the Xeon Gold 6126?
The processor has a 125 W thermal design power, which is the ceiling the cooling solution must dissipate during continuous full-load operation across all 12 cores.
How much heat and fan noise should I expect when the 12-core Xeon Gold 6126 runs at 2.6 GHz base frequency all day?
At the 125 W TDP the chip will generate significant heat; a server-grade heatsink or liquid cooler rated for at least 125 W is required to keep temperatures stable and fan noise manageable.
Which motherboard socket and memory kit do I need so the CD8067303405900 boots and runs at 2666 MHz DDR4?
You need an FCLGA3647 socket motherboard and a six-channel DDR4-2666 registered ECC memory kit to match the integrated memory controller specification.
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