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Intel Xeon 6 6972P server CPU in OEM packaging, green PCB with gold contacts

Intel

Intel Xeon 6 6972P 96-core 2.4 GHz server processor PK8072006129700

SKU CH-3HZD-F3DA5 MPN PK8072006129700

96-core server processor reaching 3.9 GHz with 480 MB L3 cache, 12-channel DDR5 support and 500 W TDP

  • NameXeon 6972P
  • CPU Socket TypeFCLGA 7529
  • Core NameGranite Rapids
  • # of Cores96-Core
  • # of Threads192
  • Operating Frequency2.4 GHz
  • 96 cores handle heavy parallel workloads
  • 192 threads maximise multi-threaded throughput
  • 9 GHz max turbo boosts single-thread speed
  • 480 MB L3 cache reduces data latency
  • 12-channel DDR5 and MRDIMM support scales memory bandwidth

Xeon 6 6972P 96-core server processor

The Intel Xeon 6 6972P is a 96-core, 192-thread server CPU built on 3 nm process technology. It targets data-centre workloads that scale across two sockets and need high core density for virtualisation, database or HPC clusters.

480 MB L3 cache and 12-channel DDR5 or MRDIMM memory

The processor provides 480 MB of shared L3 cache and supports up to 3 TB of memory across 12 channels at 6400 MT/s DDR5 or 8800 MT/s MRDIMM. This bandwidth headroom suits memory-bound analytics, while the 500 W TDP and 2.4 GHz base clock limit sustained all-core throughput to 3.5 GHz.

FCLGA 7529 socket with 96 PCIe 5.0 lanes

The FCLGA 7529 package exposes 96 lanes of PCI Express 5.0 and six UPI links at 24 GT/s for dual-socket scaling. No cooling device is included, so integrators must provision a 500 W thermal solution and a platform qualified for the socket and power envelope.

Highlights

  • 96 cores handle heavy parallel workloads
  • 192 threads maximise multi-threaded throughput
  • 9 GHz max turbo boosts single-thread speed
  • 480 MB L3 cache reduces data latency
  • 12-channel DDR5 and MRDIMM support scales memory bandwidth

Specifications

BrandIntel
SeriesXeon 6
NameXeon 6972P
ModelPK8072006129700
CPU Socket TypeFCLGA 7529
Core NameGranite Rapids
# of Cores96-Core
# of Threads192
Operating Frequency2.4 GHz
Max Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 3.9 GHz
All Core Turbo Frequency 3.5 GHz
L3 Cache480MB
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 does the Xeon 6972P interact with other processors in a 2S configuration using the 24 GT/s UPI links?

The processor supports 2S scalability with up to 6 UPI links running at 24 GT/s, enabling coherent memory access and cache synchronisation between two sockets for multi-socket server workloads.

What indicators confirm the Xeon 6972P is operating correctly after installation?

Successful POST, BIOS recognition of 96 cores and 192 threads at 2.4 GHz base frequency, memory training across 12 channels at DDR5 6400 MHz or MRDIMM 8800 MHz, and stable operation under load up to the 3.9 GHz max turbo frequency.

What is included with the OEM pack and what must be sourced separately for the Xeon 6972P?

The OEM pack contains the processor only; a compatible FCLGA 7529 socket motherboard, DDR5 or MRDIMM memory modules, and a cooling solution rated for 500 W TDP must be purchased separately.

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