Intel PK8072205511100 Xeon Gold 6554S 36-core 2.2 GHz server processor

Intel Xeon Gold 6554S 36-core server processor

The Intel Xeon Gold 6554S is a 36-core, 72-thread server CPU built on 10 nm process technology. It operates at a 2.2 GHz base frequency with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.0 GHz. The processor includes 180 MB of L3 cache and supports 64-bit processing. It is designed for demanding data centre, multi-cloud compute, network and storage workloads.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your server motherboard uses the LGA 4677 socket and supports a 270 W thermal design power. Confirm the platform provides eight memory channels to reach the rated 5200 MHz integrated memory controller speed. Ensure the system can accommodate up to 4 TB maximum memory capacity and PCI Express 5.0 with up to 80 lanes for your expansion cards. Check that your chassis and cooling solution are rated for this processor class.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This processor suits operators running two-socket scalable servers for virtualization, database and high-performance computing tasks needing high core counts and large memory bandwidth. Buyers who need four-socket scalability beyond the 2S limit should evaluate other models. Deployments requiring lower power consumption or fewer cores for lighter workloads should consider different SKUs. Systems without LGA 4677 infrastructure cannot use this CPU.