Intel Xeon 6960P Server Processor, 72 Cores, 2.7 GHz
Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs
SKU: INT-6960P | Part #: 6960P | MPN: 6960P
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About the Intel Xeon 6960P Server Processor, 72 Cores, 2.7 GHz
At 2.7 GHz base frequency and 500 W TDP, the Intel Xeon 6960P delivers exceptional performance density—critical for storage architects and data center planners designing high-core-count infrastructure without oversized cooling footprints. This 72-core, 144-thread processor brings Intel's Granite Rapids microarchitecture to mission-critical workloads, balancing single-threaded responsiveness with massive parallel throughput across virtualization, analytics, and enterprise databases.
Built on Intel 3 process technology, the 6960P (part number 6960P) scales to 4.0 GHz max turbo while maintaining that efficient 500 W envelope. The processor supports up to 8 TB of DDR5 memory across 8 channels at 6400 MT/s, enabling large in-memory datasets and reducing latency-sensitive application bottlenecks. With 96 PCIe 5.0 lanes and CXL 2.0 support, it integrates seamlessly into disaggregated memory and accelerator-rich topologies. The 504 MB last-level cache handles working sets typical of consolidated server deployments. Configured in dual-socket (2S) mode, deployments can harness 144 cores per node—ideal for HPC, financial modeling, and next-generation ML inference clusters. Intel backs this processor within the Xeon 6 family ecosystem, ensuring validated compatibility across enterprise platforms. For IT procurement teams evaluating TCO-optimized solutions for dense, power-conscious data halls, the 6960P combines core count, frequency, and memory bandwidth in a single socket footprint.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Intel
- Total Cores / Threads: 72 cores / 144 threads
- Base Frequency / Max Turbo: 2.7 GHz / 4.0 GHz
- Last-Level Cache: 504 MB
- Thermal Design Power: 500 W
- Memory Support: DDR5, 8 channels, 6400 MT/s, up to 8 TB capacity
- PCIe / CXL: PCIe 5.0 (96 lanes), CXL 2.0
- Socket: LGA7529 (FCLGA7529), 2S max configuration
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
| Category | CPUs |
| SKU | INT-6960P |
| Part Number | 6960P |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 432 MB |
| Speed | 2.7 GHz |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6960P |
| Product Family | Intel Xeon 6 |
| Microarchitecture | Granite Rapids (Intel Xeon 6 P-core) |
| Process Technology | Intel 3 |
| Total Cores | 72 |
| Total Threads | 144 |
| Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| Last-Level Cache | 504 MB |
| TDP | 500 W |
| Socket | LGA7529 (FCLGA7529) |
| Max Memory Capacity | 8 TB |
| Memory Channels | 8 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Max Memory Speed | 6400 MT/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 96 |
| CXL Support | CXL 2.0 |
| Max CPU Configuration | 2S |
| Instruction Set Extensions | Intel AVX-512, Intel AMX |
| Security Features | Intel TME-MK, Intel TXT, Intel Boot Guard |
| ECC Memory Support | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions about Intel Xeon 6960P Server Processor, 72 Cores, 2.7 GHz
What does the Intel Xeon 6960P Server Processor, 72 Cores, 2.7 GHz do?
The Intel Xeon 6960P Server Processor, 72 Cores, 2.7 GHz is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.
What are the headline specs of the Intel Xeon 6960P Server Processor, 72 Cores, 2.7 GHz?
Key specifications for the Intel Xeon 6960P Server Processor, 72 Cores, 2.7 GHz: capacity 432 MB; new condition; processor family Intel Xeon 6; cores 72; threads 144; base frequency 2.7 GHz; max turbo frequency 3.9 GHz; cache 432 MB. Manufacturer part number 6960P. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.