Intel Xeon 6960P 72-core 2.7 GHz server processor PK8072006022800

72-core Xeon 6960P for dense compute

The Intel Xeon 6960P delivers 72 cores and 144 threads at a 2.7 GHz base frequency with a 3.9 GHz maximum turbo. Built on a 3 nm process, it targets high-performance computing, AI inference and large-scale virtualization workloads that demand maximum core density in a two-socket configuration.

DDR5-6400 across 12 channels

The integrated memory controller runs DDR5 at 6400 MT/s across 12 channels, supporting up to 3 TB of system memory. PCI Express 5.0 provides 24 GT/s UPI links for socket-to-socket bandwidth, so memory capacity and I/O throughput scale together within the platform limits.

432 MB L3 cache and 500 W TDP

A shared 432 MB L3 cache feeds all 72 cores, giving generous headroom for cache-sensitive HPC kernels and database working sets. The 500 W thermal design power sets the cooling and power-delivery ceiling; workloads that sustain maximum turbo across every core will hit this envelope first.