Intel Xeon Gold 6444Y Processor

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: intel-xeon-gold-6444y-plus-processor | Part #: PK8071305121400 | MPN: PK8071305121400

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Built on Intel's Sapphire Rapids architecture, the Intel Xeon Gold 6444Y processor (part number PK8071305121400) is a 16-core, 32-thread CPU designed for organisations that need consistent, predictable performance in mission-critical environments without the extreme power demands of higher-core-count parts. The processor sits in the FCLGA4677 socket and supports DDR5 ECC Registered DIMMs across multiple channels, allowing configurations up to 12.8 TB of system memory—a capacity that matters when you're running large in-memory databases, analytics workloads, or virtualisation hosts that need to hold significant data sets without spilling to storage. The 165W thermal design point keeps cooling infrastructure reasonable, which is important in space-constrained data centres where power distribution and cooling are often the real bottlenecks.

The 6444Y runs at a 3.0 GHz base frequency with a turbo boost up to 3.8 GHz, paired with 24 MB of L3 cache. This configuration is deliberately balanced—not maxed out on cores, not throttled on frequency. In practice, this matters for the infrastructure teams evaluating platforms. A storage architect considering this part for a NAS array or SAN head unit needs something that can deliver consistent IOPS without thermal throttling during sustained I/O bursts. A virtualisation sysadmin deploying a cluster of four or eight of these processors needs per-socket predictability, not just aggregate throughput. Intel's Sapphire Rapids generation brought meaningful efficiency improvements over the prior generation, particularly in instruction sets relevant to encryption, compression, and vector operations—the kinds of tasks that run continuously on enterprise systems whether anyone explicitly mentions them or not.

The Xeon Gold line has always been Intel's workhorse for data centres that want reliability above raw performance racing. The 6444Y sits comfortably in that tradition. It is not the largest-core Xeon Gold in the Sapphire Rapids range, but that's actually a feature. Organisations often discover that scaling to 32 or 48 cores per socket introduces cooling complexity, memory contention, and software licensing costs that exceed the value of additional parallelism for their specific workloads. Mid-market enterprises, managed service providers running multi-tenant infrastructure, and organisations standardising on 2-socket or 4-socket systems frequently find the 16-core, 32-thread sweet spot both technical and economic. The part number PK8071305121400 is widely available across distribution channels, and Intel's track record of long product availability windows means you can plan infrastructure refresh cycles without worrying about sudden obsolescence.

Deployment scenarios for this processor span hyperscale storage clusters, database servers (both SQL and NoSQL), application servers running Java, .NET, or compiled services, and general-purpose compute farms. The DDR5 memory support matters here—it's not just faster bandwidth, it's also lower latency variance in multi-socket configurations, which affects tail latencies in time-sensitive applications. A data centre operator provisioning a new rack of application servers can pair multiple 6444Y processors with Intel Xeon Platinum parts handling the most demanding workloads, then retire older Cascade Lake or Cooper Lake hardware without rebuilding the entire platform. The thermal envelope is also relevant for customers evaluating liquid cooling or facing ambient temperature constraints in non-traditional data centre locations—the 165W TDP is manageable with standard air cooling in properly designed racks.

Omnixon Global supplies the Intel Xeon Gold 6444Y and the full Sapphire Rapids processor family to data centres, AI infrastructure teams, and enterprise IT departments across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and throughout Asia and Europe. We understand the qualification process, the lead times, and the support requirements that come with deploying thousands of cores across distributed infrastructure. Whether you're building a new facility, refreshing existing hardware, or qualifying components for a custom appliance, we can provide the part number PK8071305121400 with full technical support and the documentation your procurement and engineering teams need. Contact us with your specifications and quantities for a detailed quotation.

Processor Configuration and Memory Support

• 16 cores and 32 threads per socket with Sapphire Rapids architecture
• Base frequency 3.0 GHz, maximum turbo frequency 3.8 GHz with 24 MB L3 cache
• FCLGA4677 socket (LGA 4677) for 3rd and 4th generation Xeon Scalable platforms
• DDR5 ECC Registered DIMM support with maximum system memory capacity of 12.8 TB
• 165W TDP suitable for standard air-cooled and liquid-cooled data centre environments
• Intel Xeon Gold line positioning for reliability-focused enterprise and mid-market deployments
• Part number PK8071305121400 widely available with long product lifecycle support