Intel Xeon Gold 6354 Processor

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: intel-xeon-gold-6354-processor | Part #: CD8068904571601 | MPN: CD8068904571601

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Intel's third-generation Xeon Scalable processor family, codenamed Ice Lake, represents a meaningful generational leap built on Intel's 10nm SuperFin process technology. The Xeon Gold 6354 sits at the heart of this lineup, delivering 18 cores and 36 threads with a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and turbo capability reaching 3.6 GHz. Compared to the prior Cascade Lake generation, Ice Lake processors improve per-core performance through architectural refinements while doubling PCIe lane count to 64 lanes of PCIe 4.0—a critical upgrade for systems demanding high-bandwidth I/O to accelerated compute cards, storage controllers, and network adapters. The L3 cache grows to 39 MB per socket, benefiting workloads that benefit from larger working sets without hitting main memory latency penalties.

The CD8068904571601 part number identifies a processor engineered for balanced, two-socket deployments in enterprise and data-centre environments where thermal headroom and power efficiency matter. At 250 watts TDP, the Xeon Gold 6354 delivers substantial compute density without forcing aggressive cooling strategies that would increase operational cost. Intel maintained broad memory compatibility across this generation, supporting both traditional DDR4-3200 DRAM and Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series across eight memory channels per socket. This flexibility allows infrastructure teams to configure systems ranging from all-DRAM platforms optimized for throughput to hybrid DRAM-plus-persistent-memory architectures that balance speed and capacity for large-scale analytics, in-memory databases, and machine-learning serving workloads. Maximum memory capacity per socket reaches 6 TB when fully populated, making this processor suitable for memory-intensive use cases without requiring four-socket or larger configurations.

AI infrastructure teams and storage architects increasingly specify the Xeon Gold 6354 for workloads leveraging Intel's AVX-512 vector instruction set and DL Boost (VNNI) capabilities, both native to Ice Lake. These extensions accelerate inference operations and numerical computation common in generative AI applications, computer vision pipelines, and financial modelling. The 64 PCIe lanes provide ample bandwidth for direct attachment of GPU accelerators, Nvidia H100 or A100 cards, as well as high-speed NVMe storage fabrics and InfiniBand networking—configurations that define modern AI labs and hyperscaler infrastructure. For enterprises deploying sensitive workloads, Intel's security feature set—including Trusted Memory Extensions (TME), Software Guard Extensions (SGX) with up to 64 GB of enclave memory, and Boot Guard—addresses compliance and confidentiality requirements without sacrificing performance. The FCLGA4189 socket integrates with an established ecosystem of motherboards, OEM platforms, and validated thermal solutions, reducing qualification time for large-scale deployments.

Two-socket configurations of the CD8068904571601 deliver 36 total cores, 72 threads, and 12 TB aggregate memory capacity—a specification familiar to database administrators managing OLTP clusters, to systems engineers running VMware or OpenStack infrastructure, and to DevOps teams operating Kubernetes control planes and container registries. The balance of core count, cache, and memory bandwidth makes this part number particularly well-suited to mixed workload scenarios where a single platform must handle both bursty transactional traffic and sustained analytical queries. Intel's thermal solution specification ensures that OEM-qualified heatsinks pair correctly with the processor, maintaining stable operation under sustained load while supporting standard data-centre racking and airflow management.

Omnixon Global maintains current inventory of Intel Xeon Gold 6354 processors and ships throughout the GCC, South Asia, and Europe from our Dubai distribution centre. Whether you are architecting a new data-centre cluster, refreshing legacy compute hardware, or integrating accelerated compute nodes into an existing environment, our team works directly with procurement, infrastructure engineering, and technical partners to ensure part availability and compatibility verification. We welcome technical inquiries and requests for quotation on the CD8068904571601 and related Ice Lake configurations.

Performance & Memory Configuration

• 18 cores, 36 threads per socket; up to 36 cores and 72 threads in two-socket configuration
• 3.0 GHz base frequency with 3.6 GHz turbo boost; 39 MB L3 cache
• Eight memory channels per socket supporting DDR4-3200 and Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series; 6 TB maximum capacity per socket
• AVX-512 and Intel DL Boost (VNNI) instruction extensions for vector and machine-learning workloads
• 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes enabling direct attachment of GPU accelerators, high-speed storage, and network adapters
• 250 W TDP with FCLGA4189 socket and standard OEM thermal solution compatibility
• Intel TME, SGX (64 GB EPC), and Boot Guard for security-sensitive enterprise and regulated workloads