Intel Xeon Gold 6246R Processor

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: intel-xeon-gold-6246r-processor | Part #: CD8069504449801 | MPN: CD8069504449801

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Intel's Xeon Gold 6246R is a 16-core, 32-thread processor built on the FCLGA3647 socket (Socket P) platform, designed for dual-socket server configurations where power efficiency and sustained compute density matter equally. With a 165W thermal design power envelope, this processor strikes the balance that infrastructure teams need when consolidating workloads across a moderate number of physical servers without overheating the data centre cooling infrastructure.

The 6246R operates at a 3.40 GHz base frequency with turbo capability up to 4.00 GHz, paired with 35 MB of L3 cache and six-channel DDR4-2933 memory support. For storage architects and AI infrastructure teams evaluating processors in the mid-range Xeon Gold family, this specification set represents the practical sweet spot: enough core count to handle parallel workloads and enough single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking on latency-sensitive applications. Intel embedded Deep Learning Boost, AVX-512 vector extensions, and AES-NI encryption acceleration directly into this die, meaning software stacks built for machine learning inference, HPC simulation, or encrypted database operations benefit without firmware patches or microcode gymnastics. The part number CD8069504449801 is the official Intel designation; you'll see it on every quote sheet and BoM documentation across our partner ecosystem.

Data centre operations teams favour the Xeon Gold 6246R in second-generation EPYC-competitive builds where Intel's memory fabric, platform maturity, and ISV software certification remain preferred. The processor handles consolidated virtualisation workloads, containerised microservices, and traditional monolithic applications without architectural compromise. Where a system integrator might choose the 6246R over higher core-count variants is in environments where you need responsiveness over raw throughput—financial trading platforms, real-time analytics, and transactional databases benefit from this processor's clock-speed advantage and intelligent cache hierarchy.

The Intel Xeon Gold 6246R ships as part of Intel's second-generation Scalable platform, which means it integrates seamlessly into existing supply chains and skills bases across the GCC region. System integrators familiar with Socket P platforms and DDR4 memory controllers will find no surprises in power delivery, cooling requirements, or firmware compatibility. The combination of AVX-512 support and Deep Learning Boost makes this processor relevant for organisations beginning to push inference workloads closer to existing database and application servers rather than maintaining separate GPU clusters. Network engineers deploying high-throughput packet processing will appreciate the sustained clock speed and memory bandwidth; sysadmins responsible for hybrid cloud platforms find the balance of compute and power consumption predictable across their estate.

Omnixon Global stocks the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R (part number CD8069504449801) as a core processor option for OEM systems destined for data centres and enterprises across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and broader Asian markets. Whether you are building a new platform refresh, evaluating processor options for a large-scale deployment, or validating a vendor specification against regional inventory, our technical team can support processor selection, bundle availability, and timely delivery. Contact us with your requirements and bill-of-materials specifications for a detailed quotation.

Performance and Platform Specifications

• 16 cores, 32 threads per processor with 35 MB L3 cache for balanced parallel and sequential workload handling
• 3.40 GHz base frequency, 4.00 GHz turbo with 165W TDP for efficient multi-socket deployments
• Six-channel DDR4-2933 memory interface supporting high-bandwidth application tiers
• Intel Deep Learning Boost, AVX-512 vector processing, and AES-NI encryption acceleration built into the core
• FCLGA3647 Socket P platform for dual-socket configurations and existing Intel Scalable ecosystem compatibility
• Suitable for consolidated virtualisation, containerised workloads, inference acceleration, and real-time transactional processing
• Part number CD8069504449801 ensures supply chain traceability and OEM integration across regional partners