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Intel Xeon 6972P server processor, silver heat-spreader, LGA-7529 socket, OEM tray

Intel

Intel Xeon 6972P 96-core 2.4 GHz server processor PK8072006022900

SKU CH-2AKF-YQBHK MPN PK8072006022900

96-core server CPU with 192 threads, 2.4 GHz base and 3.9 GHz turbo, 480 MB L3 cache, DDR5-6400 12-channel memory and 500 W TDP

  • NameXeon 6972P
  • CPU Socket TypeFCLGA 7529
  • Core NameGranite Rapids
  • # of Cores96-Core
  • # of Threads192
  • Operating Frequency2.4 GHz
  • 96 cores and 192 threads for massive parallel throughput
  • 480 MB L3 cache keeps large data sets close to the cores
  • 9 GHz max turbo frequency accelerates burst workloads
  • 12-channel DDR5-6400 memory controller feeds bandwidth-hungry applications
  • 500 W TDP enables sustained high-frequency operation

Server CPU for dense compute

The Intel Xeon 6972P is a 96-core server processor built on the Granite Rapids architecture. It delivers 192 threads at a 2.4 GHz base frequency with a 3.9 GHz max turbo frequency and 480 MB of L3 cache. The chip targets high-performance computing, large-scale virtualization and AI inference workloads that benefit from high core density.

Platform requirements before ordering

The processor requires a motherboard with an FCLGA 7529 socket and a chipset that supports Xeon 6 series CPUs. It operates with DDR5 memory at up to 6400 MT/s across 12 channels for a maximum capacity of 3 TB. The platform must also provide PCIe 5.0 lanes and up to six UPI links at 24 GT/s for two-socket scalability.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The processor has a 500 W TDP, so the cooling solution and chassis airflow must be rated for sustained high-heat operation. In typical server deployments, fan speed and acoustic output are determined by the system integrator’s thermal design rather than the CPU alone. Power consumption will scale with actual workload utilisation and configured turbo limits.

Highlights

  • 96 cores and 192 threads for massive parallel throughput
  • 480 MB L3 cache keeps large data sets close to the cores
  • 9 GHz max turbo frequency accelerates burst workloads
  • 12-channel DDR5-6400 memory controller feeds bandwidth-hungry applications
  • 500 W TDP enables sustained high-frequency operation

Specifications

BrandIntel
SeriesXeon 6
NameXeon 6972P
ModelPK8072006022900
CPU Socket TypeFCLGA 7529
Core NameGranite Rapids
# of Cores96-Core
# of Threads192
Operating Frequency2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.9 GHz
L3 Cache480MB
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 weight0.12 kg
Package size78 × 64 × 57 mm

Questions about this item

Does the PK8072006022900 box include a cooler or do I need to buy a 500 W TDP solution separately?

The processor is sold in OEM packaging without a cooler; a server-grade heatsink or liquid loop rated for 500 W must be purchased separately.

Should I choose the 96-core 6972P or a lower-core Xeon 6 for dense virtualisation?

The 6972P delivers 192 threads and 480 MB L3 cache, maximising VM density per socket; select a lower-core model only if licensing or power budgets demand fewer cores.

What does the 3.9 GHz max turbo frequency mean once the chip is installed in a dual-socket server?

Under all-core load the processor sustains 2.4 GHz; single-thread bursts can reach 3.9 GHz provided the cooling solution and power delivery maintain 500 W headroom.

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