Intel Xeon Gold 6240 Processor

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: intel-xeon-gold-6240-processor | Part #: BX806956240 | MPN: BX806956240

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Intel's Xeon Gold 6240 processor (part number BX806956240) is a dual-socket capable CPU built on the Skylake architecture and designed for the FCLGA3647 socket. This platform supports six-channel DDR4-2933 memory, allowing configurations up to 768 GB of RAM per socket in dual-socket systems. The processor itself delivers 18 cores and 36 threads, running at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz with boost capability reaching 3.9 GHz. This combination of core density, memory bandwidth, and frequency range positions the Xeon Gold 6240 as a workhorse for mid-to-large scale virtualization, database workloads, and analytics environments where both throughput and per-thread performance matter.

Intel engineered the BX806956240 with a thermal design power rating of 150W, which reflects its efficient power delivery relative to its performance tier. In practice, this TDP translates to predictable cooling requirements for data centre operators—a critical factor when planning rack-density strategies. The 24 MB L3 cache provides sufficient on-die memory for many enterprise workloads, reducing latency-sensitive memory round trips that would otherwise consume precious bandwidth cycles. For storage architects and infrastructure teams evaluating multi-socket servers, the Xeon Gold 6240's cache hierarchy supports both sequential and random-access patterns without excessive spilling to system memory, making it suitable for mixed workload consolidation.

The processor integrates Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost), which accelerates inference operations on popular neural network models without requiring discrete accelerators for lighter AI workloads. Intel AVX-512 support further enhances vectorization potential for HPC applications, scientific computing, and certain database query engines that can exploit wide SIMD instructions. Intel Speed Shift technology automates frequency and voltage scaling at the hardware level, reducing latency in power-state transitions—a benefit that becomes measurable in bursty workload environments where CPU demand fluctuates throughout the business day. These integrated technologies mean systems administrators and performance engineers can extract additional efficiency gains without adding complexity to the software stack.

Omnixon Global stocks the Xeon Gold 6240 as part of our Intel Xeon Gold portfolio, serving enterprise customers across the GCC region and throughout Asia who are building or refreshing production data centre environments. This processor class is frequently selected by infrastructure teams designing 2-socket and 4-socket servers for virtualization hosts, database servers, and analytics clusters where cost-per-core and overall system availability must be balanced. The BX806956240 remains relevant in environments where legacy workloads require Skylake-generation compatibility or where existing FCLGA3647-based infrastructure can be upgraded without replacing the entire motherboard and cooling solution.

Whether you are consolidating virtual machine workloads, scaling an analytics platform, or planning infrastructure for a hybrid on-premises and cloud environment, the Xeon Gold 6240 offers proven performance and reliability. The processor's architecture has been validated across thousands of deployments in production environments, and Intel's long support lifecycle means security patches and microcode updates will continue for years to come. For procurement teams in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and across the broader Middle East and Asia, Omnixon Global provides technical consultation, bulk pricing for larger deployments, and expedited logistics to keep your infrastructure timeline on track.

Performance Specifications

• 18 cores and 36 threads per processor; dual-socket configurations yield 36 cores and 72 threads
• Base clock of 2.6 GHz and turbo frequency to 3.9 GHz ensures both sustained throughput and responsive single-threaded performance
• 24 MB L3 cache shared across cores, reducing memory latency for database queries and cache-sensitive workloads
• 150W TDP allows for efficient thermal design and reduced power infrastructure cost in large-scale deployments
• FCLGA3647 socket compatibility with six-channel DDR4-2933 memory support; maximum capacity of 768 GB per socket in 2-socket systems
• Intel AVX-512 vector extensions accelerate scientific computing, financial modelling, and media processing applications
• Intel Deep Learning Boost optimizes inference performance for machine learning models deployed at the edge or in smaller AI clusters
• Intel Speed Shift hardware-level frequency scaling reduces power consumption during light workload periods without software intervention

Omnixon Global is your regional distributor for Intel Xeon processors across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and throughout the GCC and Asia-Pacific. We maintain stock of the Xeon Gold 6240 (BX806956240) and work directly with your procurement, systems, and infrastructure teams to ensure the right processors are specified for your architecture. To request a quote, discuss technical compatibility with your existing systems, or arrange a demonstration, please submit an RFQ through our website or contact our sales team.