Intel Xeon 6980P Processor - XEON-6980P

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: XEON-6980P | Part #: CM8071504530923 | MPN: CM8071504530923

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Intel's Xeon 6980P processor, part number CM8071504530923, delivers 128 cores and 256 threads across a single socket while maintaining a 350-watt thermal design power envelope. This efficiency metric—approximately 0.37 watts per core—matters significantly in dense data-centre deployments where chassis power budgets and cooling capacity constrain rack density. The processor reaches a base frequency of 2.4 GHz with turbo capabilities extending to 3.2 GHz, allowing workloads to scale performance within a predictable power ceiling that facilities teams can reliably provision.

Built on Intel's Granite Rapids microarchitecture using Intel 3 process technology, the CM8071504530923 sits within the Xeon 6 product line specifically engineered for compute-intensive workloads spanning HPC, AI model training, and large-scale data analytics. The 504 MB L3 cache provides substantial on-die memory bandwidth for workloads that benefit from reduced memory latency—critical for matrix operations in deep learning frameworks and memory-bound scientific simulations. Eight DDR5 memory channels support 6400 MT/s throughput, enabling configurations up to 4 TB of system memory per socket. This memory architecture addresses the working-set demands of contemporary large language models and multi-node cluster applications where single-socket memory capacity directly impacts job scheduling and node utilization.

Infrastructure architects evaluating this processor should note the 96 PCIe 5.0 lanes with CXL 2.0 support, which fundamentally changes how accelerators and disaggregated memory resources connect to the compute layer. Where previous-generation Xeon platforms forced customers to choose between GPU density and I/O flexibility, the PCIe 5.0 implementation on the 6980P enables simultaneous deployment of multiple high-bandwidth accelerators—whether NVIDIA H100/H200 clusters, custom FPGA boards, or composable memory expansion cards—without architectural compromise. The Intel AMX and AVX-512 instruction set extensions, combined with AVX-VNNI acceleration for inference workloads, provide native compute pathways that reduce reliance on discrete accelerators for specific algorithmic patterns, a strategic consideration for cost-optimization in long-term deployments.

The two-socket maximum configuration means a single motherboard can house up to 256 cores and 512 threads, though many customers optimize for single-socket deployments to reduce interconnect latency and simplify power distribution in space-constrained environments. All-core turbo behaviour and ECC memory support are mandatory in the data-centre context; Intel's implementation here meets regulatory and reliability requirements across finance, healthcare, and research institutions. For infrastructure teams planning disaggregated storage architectures or composable data-centre platforms, the combination of CXL support and raw core count makes this processor a foundation candidate rather than a peripheral choice. Storage architects and network engineers often collaborate with systems administrators during procurement to validate that the CM8071504530923 aligns with planned fabric upgrades and storage controller performance targets.

Omnixon Global stocks the Intel Xeon 6980P, part number CM8071504530923, for immediate deployment across UAE, GCC, and regional facilities. Our technical team works directly with procurement, infrastructure, and engineering teams to validate configurations, manage lead times, and coordinate integration within existing data-centre roadmaps. Contact us with your specifications and deployment timeline to request a formal quotation.

Performance and Memory Architecture

• 128 cores, 256 threads, 2.4 GHz base / 3.2 GHz turbo frequency at 350-watt TDP
• 504 MB L3 cache with eight DDR5-6400 memory channels supporting up to 4 TB per socket
• AVX-512, Intel AMX, and AVX-VNNI instruction extensions for compute-intensive and inference workloads
• 96 PCIe 5.0 lanes with CXL 2.0 support for accelerator and memory expansion flexibility
• Granite Rapids microarchitecture on Intel 3 process with dual-socket (2S) maximum configuration
• ECC memory support, Hyper-Threading enabled, LGA 4677 socket platform