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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
Summary
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 is a processor that truly shines in data-intensive environments. It's based on the proven Cascade Lake architecture and was manufactured using the then-leading 14 nm process. What immediately stands out about this model is its remarkable number of processing cores.
These enable truly excellent multi-threaded performance for demanding server applications. Such CPUs are often the workhorses in large data centers, where every second counts. The generous Level 3 cache of 72 MB helps to provide frequently needed data at lightning speed. In addition, there is a highly impressive maximum memory bandwidth of 281 GB/s.
This combination of features is crucial for complex workloads. It ensures the smooth processing of huge amounts of data. The processor was specifically developed for the highest demands. Even today, it offers very reliable and scalable performance for critical infrastructures. You can see that it was designed for years of stable operation.
This continues to make it worth considering.
These enable truly excellent multi-threaded performance for demanding server applications. Such CPUs are often the workhorses in large data centers, where every second counts. The generous Level 3 cache of 72 MB helps to provide frequently needed data at lightning speed. In addition, there is a highly impressive maximum memory bandwidth of 281 GB/s.
This combination of features is crucial for complex workloads. It ensures the smooth processing of huge amounts of data. The processor was specifically developed for the highest demands. Even today, it offers very reliable and scalable performance for critical infrastructures. You can see that it was designed for years of stable operation.
This continues to make it worth considering.
- High number of processing cores
- Large 72 MB Level 3 cache
- 281 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth
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Specifications
At a glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Family | Intel Xeon Platinum (89) |
| CPU group | Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21) |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake |
| Technology | 14 nm |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Generation | 2 |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ |
| Core architecture | normal |
| Cores: | 48x |
| Frequency: | 2.30 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.80 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (48 Cores): | 2.50 GHz |
| L2-Cache | |
| L3-Cache | 71.50 MB |
| Overclocking | No |
Memory & PCIe
| Memory type | Memory bandwidth |
|---|---|
| DDR4-2933 | 281.4 GB/s |
| Property | Value |
| Max. Memory | |
| Memory channels | 12 |
| ECC | ✓ |
| PCIe | 3.0 x 48 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal Management
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 350 W |
| TDP (PL2) | |
| TDP up | |
| TDP down | |
| T. junction max. |
Technical details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Release date | Q3/2019 |
| Release price | |
| Documents | Technical data sheet |
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