High-Core Server Processing
128 cores and 256 threads support demanding data-center and cloud server workloads.
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Intel
Xeon 6980P
High-core-count Intel Xeon 6 processor for data-center and cloud servers. It is part of Intel's newer server lineup focused on performance and efficiency improvements.
General Information
- Brand
- Intel
- Name
- Xeon 6980P
- Category
- Computer Processors
Find At
$7,201.33
Product Highlights
The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
Modern Xeon 6 Platform
Granite Rapids-AP architecture with Intel 3 manufacturing places this processor in Intel’s newer Xeon 6 server lineup.
Fast Memory and I/O Support
Supports DDR5 at 6400 MT/s, MRDIMM at 8800 MT/s, and PCI Express 5.0 connectivity.
The Intel Xeon 6980P is a Xeon 6 data-center and cloud server processor based on Granite Rapids-AP with P-cores, offering 128 cores, 256 threads, DDR5 and MRDIMM memory support, PCI Express 5.0, and a 500 W TDP.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
Phoronix
The Xeon 6980P exceeds performance expectations, matching or outperforming current AMD EPYC Genoa/Bergamo processors. It demonstrates staggering leads in AI workloads optimized for AMX and regains leadership performance in certain HPC areas when paired with MRDIMMs.
Michael Larabel
TechRadar
The review indicates that the Xeon 6900P family marks a return to form for Intel, with the 128-core 6980P delivering stellar raw performance that takes the performance crown for now and competes directly with AMD by matching core counts and process technology.
Patrick Kennedy (via TechRadar citing ServeTheHome)
HPCwire
Based on benchmarks, the publication concludes that Intel is back in the game in a big way with the Xeon 6980P, describing the 128-core processor as a howitzer brought to a gunfight that is a strong competitor in HPC workloads.
HPCwire staff
Reddit (r/hardware)
The review finds the multicore performance to be seriously underwhelming, with single-core performance described as only barely on par with the Snapdragon X.
Unknown (Reddit community user)
Video Analysis
Product walkthroughs, comparisons, and long-form video reviews.
19:15
Intel Tops AMD with a High-End 256 Thread Intel Xeon 6900P Granite Rapids AP
For the first time in around 86 months, Intel finally can claim the top spot for x86 server CPUs. With a 128 core Intel
129,833 views · 1 year ago
ServeTheHome · youtube
15:25
NVIDIA "Vera" First Benchmark Results Reveal a Crisis for Intel and AMD [Zundamon]
🎬 On May 26, 2026, benchmark specialist site Phoronix published a shocking review. NVIDIA's new server CPU, "Vera," and its ...
19,135 views · 2 months ago
ずんだITガジェ速報【ずんだもん解説】 · youtube
7:36
🥲 i5-12600KF (versus) Xeon E5-1660 V4 - VOICEOVER 🥸
i5-12600KF (versus) Xeon E5-1660 V4 - VOICEOVER In this video we put head to head these two CPU processor for gaming ...
439 views · 1 year ago
Noah's Gaming PCs · youtube
6:14
Los AMD EPYC 9965, 9755 y 9575F Zen 5 fulminan a los Intel Xeon 6 Granite Rapids en Linux
Enlace a Phoronix: https://www.phoronix.com/
315 views · 1 year ago
El Informático · youtube
14:57
RX 6600M + Xeon E5-1660 V4 - Cyberpunk 2077 - 1080p Medium Settings
RX 6600M + Xeon E5-1660 V4 - Cyberpunk 2077 - 1080p Medium Settings Cyberpunk 2077 is a 2020 action role-playing game ...
87 views · 1 year ago
Noah's Gaming PCs · youtube
2:20
【速報解説】NVIDIA 初の自社CPU「Vera」がx86撃破｜Xeon比1.55倍・Phoronix史上最速 #NVIDIA #CPU #Arm #ずんだもん解説
NVIDIA初の自社データセンターCPU「Vera」(88 Olympusコア/Armv9.2) をベンチの定番Phoronixが実測。 ・Intel
68 views · 2 months ago
かるまるITNews · youtube
Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureGranite Rapids-AP
Base Clock Speed(GHz)2 GHz
Cache Size(MB)504 MB
Core Count(cores)128 cores
Cpu SocketFCLGA7529
Included CoolerNo
Integrated GraphicsNo
Launch DateQ3 2024
Manufacturing ProcessIntel 3
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)3.9 GHz
Memory SupportDDR5-6400 / MRDIMM-8800
Overclocking SupportNo
Pci Express VersionPCIe 5.0
Price(USD)7201.33 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)500 W
Thread Count(threads)256 threads
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