Intel Xeon 6952P Processor

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: XEON-6952P | Part #: CM8071504530951 | MPN: CM8071504530951

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Intel's Xeon 6952P processor brings the Granite Rapids microarchitecture to single-socket configurations, marking a meaningful refresh from the prior Emerald Rapids generation. Built on Intel's 3 process node, this 96-core CPU delivers improved instructions-per-clock performance alongside a substantial increase in L3 cache—now 504 MB—and full PCIe 5.0 support across the board. The jump to Granite Rapids means infrastructure teams are no longer making trade-offs between core count and per-core efficiency; both scales together. For data-centre architects and AI infrastructure teams evaluating processors in the 90+ core range, the Xeon 6952P (part number CM8071504530951) represents a clear step forward in density and memory bandwidth without the thermal penalty that older generations carried.

The processor's 96 cores and 192 threads operate across a base frequency of 2.1 GHz, with turbo boost extending to 2.5 GHz under single-threaded workloads where headroom allows. This frequency envelope, paired with a 504-watt TDP, reflects Intel's approach to balancing throughput and power efficiency on the Granite Rapids die. The twelve DDR5 memory channels support up to 6400 MT/s, which is essential for memory-intensive workloads—AI model training, large-scale analytics, and in-memory databases all benefit from this bandwidth. The Intel Xeon 6952P uses the LGA7529 socket (FCLGA7529 form factor), which is part of the Xeon 6 product line; any platform upgrade or system refresh must account for this socket requirement. IT procurement teams and systems integrators should verify motherboard availability early in the planning cycle, as not all motherboards supporting Xeon 6 processors ship with full implementation of the twelve-channel memory architecture.

From an instruction-set perspective, the Xeon 6952P inherits Intel's full modern toolkit: AVX-512 for vectorized compute, AVX2 for backward compatibility, and Intel AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions) for accelerated matrix operations—a feature that matters increasingly for machine-learning inference and training at scale. The processor also includes Hyper-Threading Technology and Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x), making it suitable for both bare-metal and virtualized deployments. ECC memory support is standard, as it must be in any enterprise or data-centre context; memory errors in a 96-core system can cascade quickly, so hardware-level error correction is non-negotiable. Intel vPro support adds remote management and security capabilities, allowing administrators to enforce consistent firmware and security policies across fleets of machines. Part number CM8071504530951 qualifies for all of these features in a single SKU, simplifying the ordering and qualification process for large deployments.

The single-socket (1S) configuration of the Xeon 6952P makes it ideal for applications that need high per-socket density without the complexity of multi-socket scaling. Storage architects building NVMe-heavy storage arrays benefit from the 12 memory channels feeding data into compute kernels at line rate. Network engineers designing DPU (Data Processing Unit) platforms or in-network computing solutions leverage PCIe 5.0's 128 GB/s bandwidth to avoid bottlenecks between network and storage. Database administrators running columnar or analytical databases find that the large L3 cache and memory bandwidth reduce stalls in complex join operations. Even traditional virtualisation hosts see improvements in consolidation ratios and latency-sensitive workloads when moving from prior generations to Granite Rapids. The Intel Xeon 6952P strikes a balance that few competitors match: enough cores for parallel workloads, enough memory channels for data throughput, and enough clock speed that serial tasks do not languish.

Omnixon Global supplies the Intel Xeon 6952P (CM8071504530951) to data centres, AI research labs, and enterprise infrastructure teams across the UAE, GCC region, Asia, and Europe. As an authorised Intel distributor based in Dubai, we maintain ready stock and provide technical pre-sales support to help you evaluate platform requirements, validate thermal and power constraints, and plan migrations from older processor generations. If you are planning a system refresh, evaluating a new AI compute cluster, or building out a hyperscaler-grade analytics environment, we invite you to request a quotation and technical consultation with our team.

Performance Specifications

• 96 cores and 192 threads, Granite Rapids microarchitecture on Intel 3 process node
• Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo up to 2.5 GHz; 504 W TDP for thermal planning
• 504 MB L3 cache and 12 DDR5 channels at up to 6400 MT/s for memory-intensive workloads
• Full AVX-512, AVX2, and Intel AMX instruction set support for compute and machine-learning acceleration
• PCIe 5.0 support (128 GB/s) for high-speed I/O to storage and networking controllers
• ECC memory, Intel vPro, Hyper-Threading, and VT-x virtualisation all included standard
• Single-socket (1S) configuration; LGA7529 socket requires Xeon 6–compatible motherboards