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Intel Xeon 6 6972P server CPU in OEM packaging, green PCB with gold contacts

Intel

Intel Xeon 6 6972P 96-core 2.4 GHz server processor PK8072006129700

SKU CH-3HZD-F3DA5 MPN PK8072006129700

96-core server processor reaching 3.9 GHz with 480 MB L3 cache, 12-channel DDR5 support and 500 W TDP

  • Product nameXeon 6972P
  • CPU cores96-Core
  • CPU socketFCLGA 7529
  • Maximum turbo clock3.9 GHz All Core Turbo Frequency 3.5 GHz
  • TDP rating500 W
  • Processor codenameGranite Rapids
  • 96 cores handle heavy parallel workloads
  • 192 threads maximise multi-threaded throughput
  • 9 GHz max turbo boosts single-thread speed
  • 480 MB L3 cache reduces data latency
  • 12-channel DDR5 and MRDIMM support scales memory bandwidth

Xeon 6 6972P 96-core server processor

The Intel Xeon 6 6972P is a 96-core, 192-thread server CPU built on 3 nm process technology. It targets data-centre workloads that scale across two sockets and need high core density for virtualisation, database or HPC clusters.

480 MB L3 cache and 12-channel DDR5 or MRDIMM memory

The processor provides 480 MB of shared L3 cache and supports up to 3 TB of memory across 12 channels at 6400 MT/s DDR5 or 8800 MT/s MRDIMM. This bandwidth headroom suits memory-bound analytics, while the 500 W TDP and 2.4 GHz base clock limit sustained all-core throughput to 3.5 GHz.

FCLGA 7529 socket with 96 PCIe 5.0 lanes

The FCLGA 7529 package exposes 96 lanes of PCI Express 5.0 and six UPI links at 24 GT/s for dual-socket scaling. No cooling device is included, so integrators must provision a 500 W thermal solution and a platform qualified for the socket and power envelope.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $11,886.99
Pricier than about 93% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
CPU cores 96-Core
Higher than about 91% of the 386 comparable items (median 24).
Maximum turbo clock 3.9 GHz All Core Turbo Frequency 3.5 GHz
Typical for this category: the median of 327 items is 3.9 GHz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineXeon 6
Model namePK8072006129700
Product nameXeon 6972P
Performance
Working frequency2.4 GHz
Processor
CPU cores96-Core
CPU socketFCLGA 7529
Maximum turbo clock3.9 GHz
All Core Turbo Frequency 3.5 GHz
TDP rating500 W
Processor codenameGranite Rapids
CPU threads192
Level 3 cache480 MB
64-bit capableYes
Hyper-ThreadingYes
Process node3 nm
Virtualization supportYes
CPU socket scalability2S
Maximum PCIe lanes96
Memory
Supported memory speedDDR5(6400 MHz)
MRDIMM(8800 MHz)
Max supported memory3 TB
Channel configuration12 Channel
Ports & slots
PCIe generation5.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.12 kg
Package size78 × 64 × 57 mm
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only
More details
Multimedia instructionIntel AMX, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512

Questions about this item

How does the Xeon 6972P interact with other processors in a 2S configuration using the 24 GT/s UPI links?

The processor supports 2S scalability with up to 6 UPI links running at 24 GT/s, enabling coherent memory access and cache synchronisation between two sockets for multi-socket server workloads.

What indicators confirm the Xeon 6972P is operating correctly after installation?

Successful POST, BIOS recognition of 96 cores and 192 threads at 2.4 GHz base frequency, memory training across 12 channels at DDR5 6400 MHz or MRDIMM 8800 MHz, and stable operation under load up to the 3.9 GHz max turbo frequency.

What is included with the OEM pack and what must be sourced separately for the Xeon 6972P?

The OEM pack contains the processor only; a compatible FCLGA 7529 socket motherboard, DDR5 or MRDIMM memory modules, and a cooling solution rated for 500 W TDP must be purchased separately.

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