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Intel Xeon 6960P server CPU in OEM tray, green PCB with gold contacts

Intel

Intel Xeon 6960P 72-core 2.7 GHz server processor PK8072006022800

SKU CH-DTSN-0KRZY MPN PK8072006022800

72-core server CPU with 144 threads, 2.7 GHz base clock, 3.9 GHz max turbo, 432 MB L3 cache, DDR5-6400 support, and 500 W TDP

  • NameXeon 6960P
  • CPU Socket TypeFCLGA 7529
  • Core NameGranite Rapids
  • # of Cores72-Core
  • # of Threads144
  • Operating Frequency2.7 GHz
  • 72 cores and 144 threads for massive parallel throughput
  • 7 GHz base and 3.9 GHz max turbo for responsive compute
  • 432 MB L3 cache reduces data latency
  • 12-channel DDR5 6400 controller feeds high memory bandwidth
  • PCIe 5.0 and 24 GT/s UPI enable fast I/O scaling

72-core Xeon 6960P for dense compute

The Intel Xeon 6960P delivers 72 cores and 144 threads at a 2.7 GHz base frequency with a 3.9 GHz maximum turbo. Built on a 3 nm process, it targets high-performance computing, AI inference and large-scale virtualization workloads that demand maximum core density in a two-socket configuration.

DDR5-6400 across 12 channels

The integrated memory controller runs DDR5 at 6400 MT/s across 12 channels, supporting up to 3 TB of system memory. PCI Express 5.0 provides 24 GT/s UPI links for socket-to-socket bandwidth, so memory capacity and I/O throughput scale together within the platform limits.

432 MB L3 cache and 500 W TDP

A shared 432 MB L3 cache feeds all 72 cores, giving generous headroom for cache-sensitive HPC kernels and database working sets. The 500 W thermal design power sets the cooling and power-delivery ceiling; workloads that sustain maximum turbo across every core will hit this envelope first.

Highlights

  • 72 cores and 144 threads for massive parallel throughput
  • 7 GHz base and 3.9 GHz max turbo for responsive compute
  • 432 MB L3 cache reduces data latency
  • 12-channel DDR5 6400 controller feeds high memory bandwidth
  • PCIe 5.0 and 24 GT/s UPI enable fast I/O scaling

Specifications

BrandIntel
SeriesXeon 6
NameXeon 6960P
ModelPK8072006022800
CPU Socket TypeFCLGA 7529
Core NameGranite Rapids
# of Cores72-Core
# of Threads144
Operating Frequency2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.9 GHz
L3 Cache432MB
64-Bit SupportYes
Hyper-Threading SupportYes
Manufacturing Tech3 nm
Integrated Memory Controller SpeedDDR5 6400
Maximum Memory Capacity3TB
Memory Channel12 Channel
Virtualization Technology SupportYes
Scalability2S
PCI Express Revision5.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes96
Thermal Design Power500W
Cooling DeviceCooling device not included - Processor Only
Shipping weight0.34 kg
Package size191 × 152 × 81 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 72-core 2.7 GHz model or look for a higher-frequency SKU?

The 72-core 2.7 GHz configuration reaches 3.9 GHz max turbo across 144 threads, so single-thread bursts stay fast while the core count handles parallel workloads.

What does the 3.9 GHz max turbo actually deliver in a server?

Under heavy multi-threaded loads the 72 cores sustain 2.7 GHz; lighter or bursty tasks can spike to 3.9 GHz on individual cores for lower latency.

How does the PCIe 5.0 interface limit accelerator or storage throughput?

PCIe 5.0 provides 32 GT/s per lane; total bandwidth scales with the number of lanes the platform wires to the socket.

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