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Intel

Intel Xeon 6 6960P 72-core 2.7 GHz server processor PK8072006129800

SKU CH-B024-50ZCZ MPN PK8072006129800

72-core server CPU reaching 3.9 GHz turbo with 432 MB cache, 12-channel DDR5 support up to 3 TB and 96 PCIe 5.0 lanes

  • NameXeon 6960P
  • CPU Socket TypeFCLGA 7529
  • Core NameGranite Rapids
  • # of Cores72-Core
  • # of Threads144
  • Operating Frequency2.7 GHz
  • 72 cores and 144 threads handle massively parallel workloads
  • 9 GHz max turbo frequency accelerates burst performance
  • 432 MB L3 cache reduces latency for large datasets
  • 12-channel DDR5 and MRDIMM support up to 3 TB memory capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 with 96 lanes enables high-bandwidth I/O scaling

Intel Xeon 6 6960P Server Processor

The Intel Xeon 6 6960P is a 72-core server processor built for high-density compute. It runs at a 2.7 GHz base frequency and reaches a 3.9 GHz max turbo frequency across its 144 threads. The chip delivers 432 MB of L3 cache and supports up to 3 TB of memory across 12 channels.

Suited for dense virtualization and data analytics

This processor fits workloads that need high core counts and large memory capacity in a two-socket design. It is not for buyers who need integrated graphics or single-threaded clock speeds above 3.9 GHz. Builders requiring more than six UPI links or a thermal design power below 500 W should evaluate other options.

FCLGA 7529 socket and 500 W TDP

The processor installs exclusively into the FCLGA 7529 socket and carries a 500 W thermal design power. Cooling hardware is not included, so a solution rated for this heat output is mandatory. The 3 nm manufacturing node supports DDR5 at 6400 MHz and MRDIMM at 8800 MHz through the integrated memory controller.

Highlights

  • 72 cores and 144 threads handle massively parallel workloads
  • 9 GHz max turbo frequency accelerates burst performance
  • 432 MB L3 cache reduces latency for large datasets
  • 12-channel DDR5 and MRDIMM support up to 3 TB memory capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 with 96 lanes enables high-bandwidth I/O scaling

Specifications

BrandIntel
SeriesXeon 6
NameXeon 6960P
ModelPK8072006129800
CPU Socket TypeFCLGA 7529
Core NameGranite Rapids
# of Cores72-Core
# of Threads144
Operating Frequency2.7 GHz
Max Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 3.9 GHz
All Core Turbo Frequency 3.8 GHz
L3 Cache432MB
64-Bit SupportYes
Hyper-Threading SupportYes
Manufacturing Tech3 nm
Integrated Memory Controller SpeedDDR5(6400MHz)
MRDIMM(8800MHz)
Maximum Memory Capacity3TB
Memory Channel12 Channel
Virtualization Technology SupportYes
Scalability2S
PCI Express Revision5.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes96
Multimedia InstructionIntel AMX, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512
Thermal Design Power500W
Cooling DeviceCooling device not included - Processor Only
Shipping weight0.12 kg
Package size78 × 64 × 57 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the Xeon 6960P into the FCLGA 7529 socket without bending pins?

Align the processor triangle marker with the socket corner, lower it vertically without force, and close the retention lever until it locks. The 7529-pin land grid array has no pins on the CPU itself; the socket pins are the fragile part.

What maintenance will the Xeon 6960P need after deployment in a 2S server?

Replace thermal paste every two to three years and verify the cooler maintains the 500 W TDP under load. Dust the heatsink fins quarterly. No user-serviceable parts exist inside the 3 nm package.

At what point does the 500 W TDP limit sustained all-core performance?

When all 72 cores run at the 3.8 GHz all-core turbo, the package hits its 500 W thermal ceiling. The firmware will then reduce frequency to stay within the power envelope.

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