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Intel Xeon Gold 6234 server processor in LGA 3647 package, silver heat spreader with gold contacts, boxed retail version

Intel

Intel Xeon Gold 6234 3.3 GHz LGA 3647 8-Core Server Processor BX806956234

SKU CH-RTFD-QDVA8 MPN BX806956234

An 8-core, 16-thread Xeon server processor running at 3.3 GHz with a 4 GHz boost, 24.75 MB cache and 130 W TDP for LGA 3647 platforms

  • CPU socketLGA 3647
  • Working frequency3.3 GHz
  • 8 cores and 16 threads handle parallel server workloads
  • 3 GHz base with 4 GHz turbo boost speeds single-thread tasks
  • 75 MB cache keeps large data sets close to cores
  • Hexa-channel DDR4 at 2933 MHz feeds memory-hungry applications
  • 130 W TDP fits standard dual-socket server power envelopes

Server CPU for high-frequency workloads

The Intel Xeon Gold 6234 is an eight-core server processor built for LGA 3647 platforms. It runs at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and supports 16 threads through Hyper-Threading. The chip targets workloads that benefit from strong single-thread speed rather than maximum core count.

Base clock and boost ceiling

The operating frequency sits at 3.3 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 raising it to 4 GHz when thermal headroom allows. This combination decides whether the part fits latency-sensitive tasks that need sustained high frequency on fewer cores. The 24.75 MB cache and six memory channels at 2933 MHz feed data to keep those cores busy.

Sustained load behaviour

A thermal design power of 130 W defines the cooling requirement for continuous operation at base speed. Under prolonged heavy load the processor will maintain 3.3 GHz within that envelope, while the 4 GHz boost remains opportunistic and time-limited by temperature. The 14 nm lithography and supported instruction sets such as AES-NI and TSX-NI remain active throughout.

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Price $2,249.99
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Specifications

Product
Product lineIntel Xeon Gold
Performance
Working frequency3.3 GHz
Processor
CPU socketLGA 3647
Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size102 × 51 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 3.3 GHz base clock mean for sustained server workloads?

The 3.3 GHz base frequency is the guaranteed minimum speed across all 8 cores under load, with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 able to raise clocks up to 4 GHz when thermal headroom allows.

How does the PCI Express 3.0 interface affect expansion bandwidth?

The processor provides PCIe 3.0 lanes, capping each lane at 8 GT/s; total throughput depends on the motherboard's lane allocation for add-in cards.

What cooler clearance and power delivery does the LGA 3647 socket require?

LGA 3647 uses a narrow ILM mounting pattern and the chip has a 130 W TDP, so the cooler and VRM must be rated for that socket and thermal envelope.

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