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Intel® Atom™ P6952-3

The Intel Atom P6952-3 is a server processor released on January 1, 2026, built on the Grand Ridge architecture. It has 20 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 2.20 GHz, 20 MB of L3 cache, a 74 W TDP and the FCBGA2147 socket.

Cores
20
Threads
20
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
Architecture
Grand Ridge
Socket
FCBGA2147
TDP
74 W
L3 Cache
20 MB
Max Memory
128 GB
Core layout
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
20 Performance 20 Threads
Notable capabilities:VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)

Best for

Server / professional infrastructure

Overview

The Intel Atom P6952-3 is a server processor with 20 cores and 20 threads, built on the Grand Ridge architecture. It launched in Jan 2026. A 20-MB L3 cache backs the cores (2.0 MB per core). It addresses DDR5 memory up to 128 GB across 2 channels. It uses the FCBGA2147 socket. Rated TDP is 74 W. Notable platform capabilities: VT-x (Hardware Virtualization).

Core Configuration

Cores
20
Threads
20
Efficiency Cores
20
Threads per Core
1
Hybrid Architecture
Yes
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
Boost Clock
Not recorded

The Intel Atom P6952-3 has 20 physical cores and runs 20 logical threads. It does not support simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count. It runs at a base clock of 2.20 GHz.

Architecture & Generation

Manufacturer
Intel
Family
Atom P
Segment
Server
Generation
Intel Atom Processor P Series
Architecture
Grand Ridge
Codename
Grand Ridge
Process Node
Not recorded
Lithography
Not recorded
Release Date
Jan 2026

The Intel Atom P6952-3 is a server processor, belongs to the Intel Atom P family, uses the Grand Ridge architecture and carries the codename Grand Ridge. It launched in Jan 2026.

Cache

L2 Cache (Total)
20 MB
L3 Cache
20 MB
Cache per Core
2 MB
Total Cache
40 MB

The Intel Atom P6952-3 has 20 MB of L2 cache and 20 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 40.0 MB of cache, or 2.00 MB per core. Feex has no recorded L1 cache size for this processor.

Cache Hierarchy

L2L3
L2 20 MBL3 20 MB

The Intel Atom P6952-3 has a 2-level cache hierarchy: L2 at 20 MB and L3 at 20 MB. L2 is the largest level and makes up about 50% of the cache listed here.

Memory Support

Max Memory
128 GB
Memory Channels
2
Memory Types
DDR5
DDR5 Support
Yes
DDR4 Support
No
LPDDR Support
No

The Intel Atom P6952-3 supports DDR5 memory, addresses up to 128 GB of memory and uses 2 memory channels. It does not support DDR4 and LPDDR memory.

Platform & Compatibility

Socket
FCBGA2147
PCIe Generation
Not recorded
PCIe Lanes
29

The Intel Atom P6952-3 uses the FCBGA2147 socket and provides up to 29 PCIe lanes.

Power & Thermals

TDP
74 W

The Intel Atom P6952-3 has a rated TDP of 74 W.

Platform Capabilities

Instruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.

Instruction Sets

1 supported
Supported
AVX2
Not recorded
AES-NIAMXAVX-512AVXAVX-VNNICET

Security and Reliability

2 supported
Supported
Boot GuardHardware RNG
Not recorded
AES-NIControl-flow Enforcement (CET)Execute Disable (NX)Hardware ShieldOS GuardOS Guard (SMAP)

Virtualization

2 supported
Supported
VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)
Not recorded
Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-x with EPTIOMMUSecond-Level Address TranslationUnrestricted Guest

The Intel Atom P6952-3 supports AVX2 among its instruction set features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, AMX, AVX-512, AVX, AVX-VNNI and CET, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Atom P6952-3 supports Boot Guard and Hardware RNG among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Execute Disable (NX), Hardware Shield, OS Guard and OS Guard (SMAP), which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Atom P6952-3 supports VT-d (DMA Remapping) and VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.

Naming & Aliases

Display Name
Intel® Atom™ P6952-3
Model Number
P6952-3
Product line brand
Atom

The Intel Atom P6952-3 is also identified by the model number P6952-3.

Real-world compute in the Feex fleet

No Feex fleet machines with the Intel Atom P6952-3 have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.

How fleet compute is measured · Fleet compute leaderboard · JSON

Data Coverage

Feex has recorded 36% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Atom P6952-3. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.

Not recorded: Core Configuration: Performance Cores, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L1 Cache (Total), L2 Cache (per Core) and L4 Cache. Memory Support: Memory Bandwidth, ECC Memory and Max Memory Speed. Graphics: Integrated Graphics, Graphics Model, Graphics Base Clock, Graphics Max Clock, Execution Units, Display Outputs and Max Video Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size, Die Count, Foundry and Launch Price. Naming & Aliases: Normalized Name, SKU, Processor Number and Part Number. Performance: single-core and multi-core ratings and all computed performance metrics.

Common questions

How many cores and threads does the Intel Atom P6952-3 have?

The Intel Atom P6952-3 has 20 cores and 20 threads.

What architecture does the Intel Atom P6952-3 use?

The Intel Atom P6952-3 is built on the Grand Ridge architecture.

What socket does the Intel Atom P6952-3 use?

The Intel Atom P6952-3 uses the FCBGA2147 socket.

What memory does the Intel Atom P6952-3 support?

The Intel Atom P6952-3 supports DDR5 up to 128 GB across 2 channels.

What is the TDP of the Intel Atom P6952-3?

The Intel Atom P6952-3 has a TDP of 74 W.

What advanced capabilities does the Intel Atom P6952-3 support?

Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Atom P6952-3 include VT-x (Hardware Virtualization).

What is the Intel Atom P6952-3 best for?

Based on its specifications, the Intel Atom P6952-3 is well suited for Server / professional infrastructure.

How much cache does the Intel Atom P6952-3 have?

The Intel Atom P6952-3 has 20480 KB of L2 cache and 20 MB of L3 cache.