Intel Xeon Gold 6348H Processor

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: intel-xeon-gold-6348h-processor | Part #: CD8070604481101 | MPN: CD8070604481101

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Intel's third-generation Xeon Scalable processor line—codenamed Ice Lake—introduced the 10-nanometre process node and delivered meaningful architectural improvements over Cascade Lake, particularly through expanded cache hierarchies, native support for DDR4-3200 memory, and PCIe 4.0 lanes. The Intel Xeon Gold 6348H processor (part number CD8070604481101) sits in the upper-mid tier of that generation, balancing core count with thermal headroom in a way that appeals to infrastructure planners managing mixed workloads across virtualization, analytics, and machine learning environments.

This 32-core, 64-thread part runs at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and sustains turbo clocks up to 3.9 GHz, backed by a modest 165-watt TDP that keeps cooling costs and data-centre power budgets reasonable. The CD8070604481101 is built on the LGA 4189 socket, meaning it slots into Intel Xeon Scalable third-gen platforms where memory controllers and interconnect fabric have been refreshed compared to earlier generations. Intel equipped this processor with support for up to 3200 MHz DDR4 ECC Registered memory—a substantial bandwidth uplift—and baked in the full instruction set extensions including AVX-512, Intel Deep Learning Boost (VNNI for vector neural network instructions), and Intel TSX-NI for transactional memory workloads. Storage architects and virtualisation teams often gravitate toward this SKU because the core count is neither so high that per-core performance suffers nor so modest that density feels compromised.

In practical deployment scenarios, the Xeon Gold 6348H shines in two-socket configurations where you want consistent per-thread performance without sacrificing overall throughput. Database administrators running OLTP systems appreciate the lower latency of the Ice Lake memory subsystem, while data-science teams benefit from the integrated VNNI acceleration when running inference workloads on TensorFlow or PyTorch without needing discrete GPUs for every job. The 165-watt envelope means you can outfit a 2U server with dual processors without triggering exotic cooling infrastructure, a consideration that resonates with enterprise data-centre teams facing physical constraints in existing racks. Intel designed this part to avoid the thermal ceiling that higher core-count Platinum SKUs sometimes hit, making the Gold 6348H a pragmatic choice for organisations balancing performance, power consumption, and capex.

The Ice Lake generation also introduced refinements to Intel's cache hierarchy that benefit latency-sensitive applications—improvements in prefetch logic and larger L3 caches per core compared to Cascade Lake. Integrated support for Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512) extends the vector instruction set for HPC applications, while Deep Learning Boost (VNNI) accelerates inference on quantised neural networks without requiring separate accelerator cards in every node. These features matter when CFOs are looking at total cost of ownership; compute-optimised processors with wide vector units and native AI instruction support can defer or eliminate GPU purchases for certain workload classes. Network engineers will also note that the underlying Xeon Scalable platform supports up to PCIe 4.0, doubling bandwidth per lane compared to Cascade Lake's PCIe 3.0, a meaningful upgrade for environments deploying NVMe storage or high-speed interconnects.

Omnixon Global supplies the Intel Xeon Gold 6348H (CD8070604481101) across the GCC region and into Asia and Europe, serving data-centre operators, AI infrastructure teams, and enterprise IT procurement managers who need reliable sourcing and technical depth. We maintain stock of Intel Xeon processors for rapid deployment, partner directly with system integrators and OEMs, and provide the technical consultation that helps match processor SKUs to actual workload requirements. If you are evaluating third-generation Xeon platforms or need bulk pricing on the Gold 6348H, we invite you to submit a request for quotation through our website—our team will respond with availability, lead times, and tailored configurations for your deployment.

Performance Specifications & Memory Configuration

• 32 cores and 64 threads delivering balanced throughput across virtualized and containerised workloads
• 3.0 GHz base frequency with 3.9 GHz all-core turbo sustained via Intel Turbo Boost Technology
• 165-watt TDP, enabling dual-processor configurations in standard 2U rack form factors without exotic cooling
• LGA 4189 socket compatibility with Intel Xeon Scalable third-generation platforms and associated chipset families
• Native DDR4-3200 MHz ECC Registered memory support, providing low-latency bandwidth for in-memory databases and analytics
• AVX-512, Intel Deep Learning Boost (VNNI), and Intel TSX-NI instruction set extensions for vectorised compute and transactional workloads
• PCIe 4.0 support via platform integration, doubling per-lane bandwidth for NVMe storage and high-speed fabrics