Description
Multi-Core Processing Capabilities
The Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processor is designed to handle multi-core processing workloads effectively. With its 16 cores and 32 threads, the processor can efficiently handle parallel workloads, delivering improved performance and reduced processing times. Here are some key features that enhance the multi-core processing capabilities of this processor:
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows the processor to handle up to 32 threads simultaneously, improving multi-tasking capabilities.
- Support for Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512) provides high-performance vector processing, improving the efficiency of multi-threaded workloads.
- The processor includes six memory channels and supports up to 768GB of DDR4 memory, allowing for increased data throughput and improved multi-core performance.
- The processor supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which dynamically adjusts the processor frequency to provide improved performance during multi-core workloads.
- The processor includes an advanced power management system, which improves efficiency during multi-core processing workloads, balancing the power consumption of different processor cores to optimize overall system performance.
Turbo Boost Technology and Frequency
The Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processor includes Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which dynamically adjusts the processor frequency to provide improved performance when needed. Here are some key details about this feature:
- The processor has a base clock speed of 2.6GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.7GHz.
- When running a workload that requires more processing power than the base clock speed, the processor can increase its frequency automatically to provide improved performance.
- The actual frequency increase will depend on the number of active cores, the estimated power consumption, and the processor temperature.
- The processor can increase its frequency in increments of 100MHz to provide improved performance, up to the maximum turbo frequency of 3.7GHz.
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 can also help to reduce power consumption when the processor is not running at full capacity, by decreasing the frequency and voltage.
Cache Memory and Latency
The Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processor includes a 22MB shared L3 cache that can improve performance by reducing memory latency. Here are some key details about the cache memory and latency:
- The cache memory is a high-speed memory buffer that stores frequently accessed data and instructions, reducing the need to fetch them from main memory, which can be slower.
- The 22MB L3 cache is shared between all 16 cores, providing fast access to frequently used data and instructions.
- The cache latency is the time it takes to access data stored in the cache. The Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processor has a cache latency of 42 cycles, which is relatively low compared to other processors.
- Lower cache latency can lead to improved performance, as the processor can retrieve data and instructions more quickly, reducing the overall processing time.
- The processor also includes a 1.375MB L2 cache, with a latency of 12 cycles, which provides fast access to frequently used data and instructions specific to each core.
General Information
- Product Type : Server Processor
- Product Manufacturer : Intel Corporation
- Manufacturer Part Number : SR3AY
- Product Model : Gold 6142
Technical Information
- Processor core : 16-core
- Clock speed : 2.60GHz
- Max turbo frequency : 3.70GHz
- Ultra path interconnect UPI speed : 10.4GT/S
- No. Of upi links : 3
- Instruction set : 64-Bit
- Instruction set extensions : INTEL® SSE4.2, INTEL® AVX, INTEL® AVX2, INTEL® AVX-512
- L3 Cache : 22MB
- Lithography : 14NM
- Max Thermal Design Power TDP : 150W
- Compatible Processor Socket : FCLGA3647
- Max memory size dependent on memory type : 768GB
- Memory types : DDR4-2666
- Maximum memory speed : 2.67GHz
- Max no. of memory channels : 6
- Ecc memory supported : Yes





