Intel Xeon Gold 6542Y

Intel Xeon Gold 6542Y

About processor

The Intel Xeon Gold 6542Y processor is a high-performance server CPU designed for demanding workloads. With a total of 24 cores and 48 threads, this processor is capable of handling highly parallel tasks with ease. The code name "Emerald Rapids" indicates that this CPU is part of Intel's latest generation of server processors, featuring advanced technology and performance enhancements. The Intel Xeon Gold 6542Y is built on Intel's 7nm process technology, which provides improved power efficiency and higher performance compared to previous generations. With a TDP of 250W, this processor is capable of delivering exceptional compute power for intensive workloads. In real-world usage, the Intel Xeon Gold 6542Y excels in applications such as virtualization, data analytics, and high-performance computing. Its high core and thread count make it ideal for multi-threaded workloads, and its advanced architecture ensures reliable and consistent performance. Overall, the Intel Xeon Gold 6542Y is an impressive server CPU that delivers the performance and reliability required for demanding server workloads. Whether it's for enterprise-level applications or data center environments, this processor is a solid choice for high-performance computing needs.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
December 2023
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
6542Y
Code Name
Emerald Rapids

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
24
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
48
Basic Frequency
2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
60 MB
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA4677
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
Intel 7
TDP
250 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
5.0

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s 1DPC
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
4 TB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
8

Miscellaneous

Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU
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A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.
Yes