Intel Xeon 6 6517P 16-core 3.2 GHz server processor PK8072006398400

16-core Xeon 6517P server processor

The Intel Xeon 6 6517P delivers 16 cores and 32 threads at a 3.2 GHz base frequency for dual-socket server platforms. It targets compute-intensive workloads such as virtualisation, database serving and high-performance computing clusters. Builders needing more than 16 cores per socket or a different socket type should look elsewhere.

Sustained all-core turbo behaviour

Under continuous load the processor maintains an all-core turbo frequency of 4.0 GHz across its 16 cores within a 190 W thermal design power envelope. The 3 nm Granite Rapids architecture and 72 MB L3 cache help sustain throughput without the frequency decay seen in short-burst operation. Cooling solutions must be sized for the full 190 W dissipation.

DDR5 6400 and PCIe 5.0 interface limits

The integrated memory controller supports eight channels of DDR5 6400 memory up to a 4 TB maximum capacity per socket. PCI Express 5.0 provides 88 lanes for high-bandwidth accelerators, storage and networking cards. Systems requiring memory speeds beyond 6400 MT/s or more than 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes will hit the platform ceiling.