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Intel Xeon Gold 6242R tray processor, silver heat spreader, LGA 3647 socket, gold contact pads

Intel

Intel Xeon Gold 6242R 32-core 2.8 GHz server processor

SKU CH-5DZ5-NWYSG

32-core Xeon server processor with 64 threads, 2.8 GHz base clock, 3.9 GHz turbo boost, 35.75 MB cache, 250 W TDP, LGA 3647 socket

  • CPU socketLGA 3647
  • 32 cores and 64 threads handle heavy parallel workloads
  • 8 GHz base clock with 3.9 GHz turbo boost adapts to variable demand
  • 75 MB SmartCache reduces latency for large data sets
  • 250 W TDP fits standard server cooling envelopes
  • LGA 3647 socket integrates with compatible server platforms

Intel Xeon Gold 6242R 32-core server CPU

The Intel Xeon Gold 6242R is a 32-core, 64-thread server processor built on a 14nm++ architecture. It operates at a 2.8 GHz base frequency and reaches 3.9 GHz with Turbo Boost, supported by 35.75MB SmartCache. The chip fits the LGA 3647 socket and carries a 250W TDP, supplied as a tray unit.

Suited for dense virtualisation

This processor targets workloads that scale across many cores, such as virtualisation hosts, database nodes or render farms. Buyers needing lower power envelopes or single-thread optimisation should evaluate other options. Systems limited to lighter threads or constrained cooling will not exploit the core count.

LGA 3647 socket compatibility decides fit

The processor installs only in LGA 3647 server platforms with adequate power delivery and cooling for 250W. Verify the motherboard qualification list and thermal solution before purchase. No other socket or form factor accepts this part.

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Price $1,854.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).

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Specifications

Processor
CPU socketLGA 3647

Questions about this item

Does the Xeon Gold 6242R require an LGA 3647 socket and a compatible server board?

Yes, it fits the LGA 3647 socket and needs a server motherboard designed for that socket with adequate power delivery for 250W TDP.

What is the critical step when installing this tray processor into the LGA 3647 socket?

Align the processor notches with the socket keys, lower it evenly without forcing, then secure the carrier latch fully before applying thermal paste and mounting the heatsink.

How often should the thermal interface be refreshed on a 250W Xeon Gold 6242R?

Reapply thermal paste every two to three years or whenever the cooler is removed, as high sustained loads can dry out the compound and raise temperatures.

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