Description
Introduction to the Intel Xeon Gold 6252 Processor
Specifications of the SRF91 Intel Xeon Gold 6252 Processor
Here are the detailed specifications of the SRF91 Intel Xeon Gold 6252 Processor:
- Number of Cores: 24
- Number of Threads: 48
- Base Frequency: 2.10 GHz
- Max Turbo Frequency: 3.70 GHz
- Cache: 36 MB Intel Smart Cache
- TDP: 150 W
- Lithography: 14nm
- Socket: FCLGA3647
- Memory Support: DDR4 2933 MHz, DDR4 2666 MHz, DDR4 2400 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz, 6 Channels, Maximum Memory Size of 4.5 TB
- Maximum Number of PCI Express Lanes: 48
- Advanced Technologies: Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel AVX-512 instruction sets, Intel Deep Learning Boost, Intel Optane DC persistent memory support, Intel QuickAssist Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Volume Management Device (VMD), Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT), Intel Platform Protection Technology (PPT), Intel Run Sure Technology, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512), Intel Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel TSX-NI, Intel 64, Intel Speed Select Technology – Base Frequency (Intel SST-BF), and Intel Resource Director Technology (Intel RDT).
These specifications make the Intel Xeon Gold 6252 Processor suitable for demanding workloads such as virtualization, cloud computing, high-performance computing, and machine learning. The processor’s advanced technologies and high core count make it capable of handling complex workloads efficiently.
4 Cores and 48 Threads: What It Means for Performance
The Intel Xeon Gold 6252 Processor is a 24-core, 48-thread processor, which means that it has 24 processing units (cores) that can each execute instructions independently, and 48 threads that can be processed simultaneously.
Having more cores and threads translates to better performance for applications that can utilize parallel processing. Applications that are multi-threaded, such as high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, database applications, and virtualization, can benefit significantly from the increased number of cores and threads, as they can execute more instructions in parallel, leading to faster processing times.
Additionally, having more threads can help with workload consolidation, allowing multiple workloads to run on the same server without impacting performance. With 48 threads, the Xeon Gold 6252 can handle a large number of simultaneous tasks, which is particularly useful in virtualized environments.
However, it’s worth noting that not all workloads can benefit from multiple cores and threads. Some applications are single-threaded, meaning they can only execute one instruction at a time, and therefore may not see a significant performance improvement with more cores and threads. In these cases, other factors such as clock speed, cache size, and memory bandwidth may be more important for performance.
General Information
- Product Type : Server Processor
- Product Manufacturer : Intel Corporation
- Product Model : Gold 6252
Technical information
- Processor Core : 24-Core
- Clock Speed : 2.10GHz
- Max Turbo Frequency : 3.70GHz
- Ultrapath Interconnect(UPI) Speed : 10.4GT/S UPI
- No. Of upi links : 3
- Instruction Set : 64-Bit
- Instruction Set Extensions : Intel AVX-512
- Smart Cache : 36MB
- Lithography : 14NM
- Max Thermal Design Power (TDP) : 150W
- Compatible Processor Socket : FCLGA3647
- Max Memory Size (Dependent On Memory Type) : 1TB
- Memory Types : DDR4-2933
- Maximum Memory Speed : 2.9GHz
- Max no. Of memory channels : 6
- ECC Memory Supported : Yes.
