Intel Xeon Gold 6342 Processor

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: intel-xeon-gold-6342-processor | Part #: CD8068904657701 | MPN: CD8068904657701

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Intel Xeon Gold 6342 processors deliver 24 cores and 48 threads in a single-socket form factor, running at a 2.80 GHz base frequency with turbo boost to 3.50 GHz. Built on Intel's 10nm Ice Lake architecture and drawing just 230 W at TDP, this processor targets mainstream enterprise workloads, virtualised environments, and mid-range AI inference deployments where balanced compute and power efficiency matter equally.

The CD8068904657701 part number represents Intel's third-generation Xeon Scalable processor line—a mature, well-proven platform that powers the majority of on-premises data centres across the GCC region and beyond. Unlike earlier generations, Ice Lake brought meaningful improvements to per-core performance, memory bandwidth, and security capabilities without requiring a complete infrastructure overhaul. Server architects and procurement teams favour the 6342 because it sits in the sweet spot between cost, density, and capability: sufficient core count for multi-tenant virtualisation, enough memory bandwidth to handle 8-channel DDR4-3200 configurations with up to 6 TB per socket, and power consumption that doesn't demand exotic cooling solutions. This is the processor that gets specified in thousands of two-socket and four-socket systems destined for corporate data centres, managed service providers, and regional cloud operators.

Memory subsystem design is where Intel's engineering effort becomes most apparent on the Gold 6342. Eight memory channels per socket, paired with full ECC support, ensure that workloads demanding high-bandwidth access to large datasets—database servers, in-memory analytics, and containerised microservices—do not bottleneck at the memory controller. The 36 MB of Intel Smart Cache provides effective locality for threaded applications, and the processor's support for DDR4-3200 synchronises with typical enterprise procurement timelines, where DDR4 adoption is still standard and DDR5 adoption remains selective. An infrastructure team evaluating dual-socket builds can provision up to 12 TB of memory across both processors, which is sufficient for demanding workloads in most on-premises deployments without resorting to NUMA-aware tuning.

Connectivity and extensibility round out the Ice Lake proposition. The CD8068904657701 processor includes 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes per socket, enabling organisations to deploy high-speed storage adapters, network interface cards operating at 100 Gb/s, and GPU accelerators without compromising bandwidth to I/O. Intel's inclusion of AVX-512 instruction extensions and DL Boost (VNNI) brings modest acceleration for vector-intensive workloads and machine learning inference tasks—not a replacement for dedicated accelerators, but a genuine competitive advantage when running inference at scale across many cores. Security technologies including Intel TME (Total Memory Encryption), Intel Boot Guard, and Intel SGX add layers of protection that enterprise procurement and compliance teams increasingly demand, particularly in regulated industries or multi-tenant hosting environments.

Omnixon Global holds stock of Intel Xeon Gold 6342 processors across our Dubai facilities and maintains active supply agreements with distributors serving data centres and AI infrastructure projects throughout the GCC, South Asia, and Europe. We support procurement teams, infrastructure architects, and data centre operators with technical configuration guidance, volume pricing, and logistics aligned to deployment timelines. To discuss your server platform requirements or request quotation on the CD8068904657701 processor and compatible platform components, please submit an RFQ through our technical sales team.

Ice Lake Platform Specifications

• 24 cores / 48 threads, 2.80 GHz base / 3.50 GHz turbo, 230 W TDP
• 8-channel DDR4-3200 memory controller, 6 TB maximum per socket, full ECC support
• 36 MB Intel Smart Cache, FCLGA4189 socket (Intel Socket P+)
• 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes per processor, support for dual-socket configurations (2S maximum)
• AVX-512 and Intel DL Boost (VNNI) instruction set extensions for vectorised and ML workloads
• Intel TME, Boot Guard, and SGX security technologies integrated
• Bare processor form factor (thermal solution and mounting hardware supplied separately by OEM/system builder)