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Silver square processor with gold contacts and green substrate, boxed Intel Xeon Gold 6252 24-core LGA 3647 server CPU

Intel

Intel Xeon Gold 6252 24-Core 2.1 GHz 36MB LGA 3647 150W BX806956252 server processor

SKU CH-MAGA-RR99R MPN BX806956252

24-core server processor with 2.1 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo, 36 MB cache, 150 W TDP, LGA 3647 socket, DDR4 ECC support

  • Product nameXeon Gold 6252
  • CPU cores24-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 3647
  • Maximum turbo clock3.7 GHz
  • TDP rating150 W
  • CPU threads48
  • 24 cores and 48 threads handle heavy parallel workloads
  • 7 GHz max turbo frequency accelerates single-thread bursts
  • 36 MB L3 cache reduces latency for large datasets
  • Six-channel DDR4 support with ECC protects data integrity
  • 150 W TDP at 14 nm balances performance and power draw

24-core Xeon Gold 6252 server processor

The Intel Xeon Gold 6252 is a 24-core server processor built for multi-threaded workloads in data-centre environments. It delivers 48 threads at a 2.1 GHz base frequency with a 3.7 GHz maximum turbo frequency. The LGA 3647 socket and 150 W thermal design target rack-mounted systems requiring sustained throughput.

PCIe 3.0 platform with 48 lanes and six memory

The processor communicates through a PCI Express 3.0 interface limited to 48 lanes, capping total I/O bandwidth for attached accelerators, storage controllers and network adapters. Six DDR4 memory channels provide the only supported memory topology, so population rules and maximum capacity follow the platform specification rather than this CPU alone.

150 W TDP without a bundled cooler

A 150 W thermal design power means the part requires a server-grade heatsink or liquid loop rated for at least that load; no cooling device is included in the box. Builders who cannot provision adequate airflow or a compatible mounting solution should select a lower-power SKU instead.

How it compares

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

Price $3,519.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
CPU cores 24-Core
Typical for this category: the median of 386 items is 24.
Maximum turbo clock 3.7 GHz
Lower than about 60% of the 327 comparable items (median 3.9 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineIntel Xeon Gold
Model nameBX806956252
Product nameXeon Gold 6252
Performance
Working frequency2.1 GHz
Processor
CPU cores24-Core
CPU socketLGA 3647
Maximum turbo clock3.7 GHz
TDP rating150 W
CPU threads48
Level 3 cache36 MB
Process node14 nm
64-bit capableYes
Hyper-ThreadingYes
Maximum PCIe lanes48
Memory
Channel configuration6 Channel
Ports & slots
PCIe generation3.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size137 × 114 × 46 mm
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

How do I choose between the 2.1 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo speeds?

The 2.1 GHz base clock is the guaranteed all-core speed under load; the 3.7 GHz turbo is the maximum single-core boost when thermal headroom allows. Pick the base figure for sustained throughput, the turbo for bursty workloads.

What does the 3.7 GHz turbo mean once the chip is in a real server?

It is the peak frequency one core can reach when power and temperature stay within the 150 W limit. In multi-threaded jobs all 24 cores typically run closer to the 2.1 GHz base.

What does PCIe 3.0 with 48 lanes cap in practice?

The 48 lanes carry GPU, storage or networking traffic at PCIe 3.0 speeds. Bandwidth per lane is fixed by the 3.0 spec, so total I/O throughput tops out at the aggregate of those 48 lanes.

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