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Intel Xeon 6979P Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Xeon 6979P is a 120 core processor. It can handle 240 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q3/2024. The Intel Xeon 6979P is based on the 1. generation of the Intel Xeon 6 series and requires a mainboard with the socket LGA 7529.
| Name: | Intel Xeon 6979P |
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| Family: | Intel Xeon 6 (12) |
| CPU group: | Intel Xeon 6900 (5) |
| Architecture: | Granite Rapids-AP |
| Technology: | 5 nm |
| Segment: | Enterprise / Embedded |
| Generation: | 1 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The 120 CPU cores of the Intel Xeon 6979P clock with 2.10 GHz (3.90 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 120 / 240 |
|---|---|
| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 120x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 2.10 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.90 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (120 Cores): | -- |
NPU AI performance
The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
| AI hardware: | Intel® AI Boost |
|---|---|
| AI specifications: | Intel® Deep Learning Boost |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU: | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon 6979P supports up to 3072 GB memory in up to 12 memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 614.4 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
|---|---|
| DDR5-6400 | 614.4 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 3072 GB |
| Memory channels: | 12 |
| ECC: | Yes |
| PCIe: | 5.0 x 96 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 378.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementWith the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Xeon 6979P has a TDP of 500 W. |
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|---|---|
| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 500 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | 95 °C |
Technical details
The Intel Xeon 6979P has a 504.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.
| Technology: | 5 nm |
|---|---|
| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 7529 |
| L2-Cache: | -- |
| L3-Cache: | 504.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
| Operating systems: | Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
|---|---|
| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX |
| Release date: | Q3/2024 |
| Release price: | 15750 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
120C 240T @ 2.10 GHz (3.90 GHz)
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