Intel Xeon 6 Processor 6900-series OCP/Server Tray (6979P, 64-core)

Intel Xeon 6 Processor 6900-series OCP/Server Tray (6979P, 64-core)

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: PK8072205571800 | Part #: PK8072205571800 | MPN: PK8072205571800

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About the Intel Xeon 6 Processor 6900-series OCP/Server Tray (6979P, 64-core)

The Intel Xeon 6 Processor 6979P is a 64-core Granite Rapids processor engineered for OCP (Open Compute Project) server platforms. Launched in Q3 2024, this processor delivers high-performance computing capabilities optimized for scale-out cloud infrastructure, featuring Intel's latest core architecture with support for DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, and enhanced AI acceleration through integrated Intel AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions) technology.

Designed specifically for hyperscale data center deployments, the 6979P combines substantial core count with power efficiency, making it well-suited for dense server configurations in co-location and cloud-native environments. The processor supports up to 12-channel memory configurations and advanced networking features critical for modern distributed computing workloads.

Target deployments include large-scale AI inference clusters, cloud service provider infrastructure, and enterprise workloads requiring significant per-socket throughput with optimized thermal and power characteristics for OCP-compliant chassis designs.

Ideal for

  • Large-scale AI model inference serving and LLM deployment clusters
  • Cloud-native application platforms and containerized microservices at hyperscale
  • High-performance data analytics and Apache Spark distributed processing
  • Machine learning training infrastructure and GPU co-processor host systems
  • Virtual machine hosting and cloud infrastructure-as-a-service platforms
  • In-memory databases and real-time data processing systems

Technical specifications

ManufacturerIntel
Processor NameIntel Xeon 6 Processor 6979P
Cores64
Threads128
Processor Base Frequency3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.5 GHz
Cache416 MB L3
TDP260 W
SocketLGA 6735
Process TechnologyIntel 7 (7 nm equivalent)
Memory SupportDDR5-5600
Memory Channels12
Max Memory24 TB
PCIePCIe 5.0
Manufacturer Part NumberPK8072205571800
Form FactorOCP Server Tray
ArchitectureGranite Rapids
Launch QuarterQ3 2024
Security FeaturesIntel TDX, Intel SGX, AES-NI

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Technical Specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryCPUs
SKUPK8072205571800
Part NumberPK8072205571800
ConditionNew
Processor NameIntel Xeon 6 Processor 6979P
Cores64
Threads128
Processor Base Frequency3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.5 GHz
Cache416 MB L3
TDP260 W
SocketLGA 6735
Process TechnologyIntel 7 (7 nm equivalent)
Memory SupportDDR5-5600
Memory Channels12
Max Memory24 TB
PCIePCIe 5.0
Manufacturer Part NumberPK8072205571800
Form FactorOCP Server Tray
ArchitectureGranite Rapids
Launch QuarterQ3 2024
Security FeaturesIntel TDX, Intel SGX, AES-NI