Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y Processor CM806880553740069

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: XEON-6426Y | Part #: CM806880553740069 | MPN: CM806880553740069

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The Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y processor, part number CM806880553740069, sits at the sweet spot of the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable lineup for organisations that need genuine compute density without the power envelope or cost of the top-tier SKUs. This processor pairs a 16-core, 32-thread configuration with DDR5 memory support across 8 channels, enabling up to 4 TB of RAM per socket in a dual-socket configuration. The FCLGA4677 socket architecture means you're getting access to 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes per processor and full support for Intel's instruction set extensions, including AVX-512 and the newer AMX co-processing capability. For data centre managers and infrastructure teams evaluating Sapphire Rapids platforms, the 6426Y strikes a practical balance: enough cores to justify DDR5 adoption and PCIe 5.0 investment, but at a thermal profile that doesn't force expensive cooling redesigns.

Built on Intel 7 process technology (10nm Enhanced SuperFin), the CM806880553740069 maintains a 185 W TDP despite its feature set. The base frequency sits at 3.6 GHz with turbo capability up to 4.1 GHz via Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, which means single-threaded workloads and lightly threaded applications will see snappy responsiveness even when the full core count isn't in use. The 37.5 MB of Intel Smart Cache—substantially larger than prior generations—reduces main memory traffic for cache-resident datasets, which is particularly valuable in virtualisation scenarios or when running multiple concurrent workloads. Intel's Hyper-Threading remains enabled across all 16 cores, so threading frameworks and containerised workloads can exploit the full 32-thread count. Memory bandwidth is no longer a bottleneck either; DDR5 at 4800 MT/s per channel gives you roughly double the bandwidth of DDR4-based Xeon platforms, something AI infrastructure teams and database architects notice immediately in memory-bound applications.

From a platform perspective, the Xeon Gold 6426Y supports both 1-socket and 2-socket configurations, and the dual-socket mode is where this processor genuinely shines. A pair of these processors gives you 32 cores, 64 threads, and access to 8 TB of addressable memory with full NUMA awareness. ECC memory support is mandatory here—Intel enforces it—which means no surprises from undetected bit flips in production. The PCIe 5.0 connectivity is substantial enough to support high-speed NVMe fabrics, multiple 100 Gbps network interface cards, or direct attachment of GPU accelerators without the bottlenecks that plagued earlier generations. Storage architects often choose this processor class when designing converged infrastructure platforms or when virtualisation clusters need to support demanding I/O workloads without saturating the interconnect. Network engineers appreciate that the 80 PCIe lanes per socket give them real flexibility in adapter selection without forcing compromises on storage or accelerator attachment.

The CM806880553740069 is commonly deployed in mid-range 2U and 4U server platforms across GCC data centres. It's not the processor you choose if you need maximum core count per watt or single-socket simplicity—that would be a different part number entirely. Instead, it's the processor you choose when your workload is genuinely balanced: moderate to high thread count, memory-intensive but not exotic, and where you want the efficiency gains of DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 without paying for 32+ cores you may not fully utilise. Virtualisation hosts, database servers, containerised application stacks, and modest-scale machine learning inference deployments all fit naturally onto Xeon Gold 6426Y platforms. The instruction set extensions—particularly AMX, Intel's matrix acceleration unit—add real value for numerical workloads without requiring GPU investment, and the mature software ecosystem means your existing monitoring, management, and orchestration tools work without modification.

Omnixon Global stocks the Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y processor, part number CM806880553740069, and can support supply chains across the GCC, Asia, and into Europe. We work directly with data centre operations teams, infrastructure procurement departments, and system integrators who are specifying Sapphire Rapids platforms for deployment in 2024 and 2025. If you're evaluating this processor for a new server refresh, a hybrid cloud expansion, or a scaled-up virtualisation cluster, we can provide technical guidance on platform selection, lead time visibility, and volume pricing. Contact us with your CPU requirements and deployment timeline, and we'll prepare a formal quotation.

Processor Performance and Memory Architecture

• 16 cores / 32 threads with Intel Hyper-Threading, base clock 3.6 GHz, maximum turbo 4.1 GHz via Turbo Boost Max 3.0
• DDR5 memory support, 8 channels per socket, 4800 MT/s speed, up to 4 TB capacity per socket in dual-socket mode
• 37.5 MB Intel Smart Cache reduces main memory traffic and improves performance on cache-sensitive workloads
• 185 W TDP with Intel 7 (10nm Enhanced SuperFin) process technology—practical thermal footprint for standard data centre cooling
• 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes per processor, enabling high-speed interconnect for NVMe storage, network adapters, and accelerators
• Intel AVX-512 and AMX instruction extensions for numerical computing and matrix operations without dedicated GPU hardware
• Full ECC memory support, mandatory on this platform, provides protection against silent data corruption
• FCLGA4677 socket, compatible with 1S and 2S server configurations across the Sapphire Rapids ecosystem