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Intel

Intel Xeon Gold 6146 CD8067303657201 12C 3.2 GHz 24.75 MB 165W server processor

SKU CH-QGHC-78RGX MPN CD8067303657201

12-core Xeon server processor running at 3.2 GHz with 24.75 MB cache, DDR4-2666 support and 165 W TDP for LGA 3647 platforms

  • Product nameIntel Xeon Gold 6146
  • CPU socketLGA 3647
  • 12 cores at 3.2 GHz deliver strong multi-threaded throughput
  • 75 MB cache reduces latency for data-intensive workloads
  • DDR4-2666 support enables high memory bandwidth
  • LGA 3647 socket fits compatible server platforms
  • 165 W TDP balances performance with thermal design

12-core Xeon Gold 6146 for LGA 3647 servers

The Intel Xeon Gold 6146 delivers 12 cores at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz with 24.75 MB cache. It fits the LGA 3647 socket and supports DDR4 memory up to 2666 MHz. This tray-packaged processor targets compute-dense server workloads that benefit from high single-thread speed and moderate core counts.

165 W TDP thermal profile

At its rated 165 W TDP the chip requires robust server cooling and adequate airflow to sustain 3.2 GHz under load. Fan noise will depend on the chassis and cooler chosen for the platform. Power draw scales with utilisation, so idle consumption is lower than the peak rating.

Tray packaging means no bundled cooler or software

The processor ships alone in OEM tray packaging without a heatsink, fan or retail box. No driver discs, management utilities or licence keys are included. System integrators must supply their own cooling solution and software stack. Buyers needing a boxed cooler or pre-loaded firmware should select a retail SKU instead.

How it compares

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Price $2,373.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineXeon Gold
Model nameCD8067303657201
Product nameIntel Xeon Gold 6146
Processor
CPU socketLGA 3647
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size127 × 108 × 89 mm

Questions about this item

How is the Intel Xeon Gold 6146 installed into the LGA 3647 socket, and what step is often missed?

Align the processor notches with the socket keys, lower it gently without forcing, then secure the retention mechanism; the step often missed is confirming the load plate is fully latched before closing the lever.

What maintenance or replacement will the Intel Xeon Gold 6146 need later?

The processor itself requires no scheduled replacement; plan to renew thermal paste every few years and verify the cooler remains seated to handle the 165 W TDP.

What limit appears first when the Intel Xeon Gold 6146 runs sustained workloads?

The 165 W thermal design power is the first constraint; adequate cooling must dissipate that heat continuously or the CPU will throttle to protect itself.

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