Intel® Xeon™ 6979P
The Intel Xeon 6979P is a server processor released on July 1, 2024, built on the Granite Rapids architecture. It has 120 cores and 240 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz, a maximum boost of 3.90 GHz, 504 MB of L3 cache, a 500 W TDP and the FCLGA7529 socket.
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Overview
SummaryThe Intel Xeon 6979P is a server processor with 120 cores and 240 threads, built on the Granite Rapids architecture. It launched in Jul 2024. Clocks run from 2.1 GHz base to 3.9 GHz boost. A 504-MB L3 cache backs the cores (4.2 MB per core). It addresses DDR5 memory up to 3072 GB across 12 channels. The chip drops into the FCLGA7529 socket and exposes PCIe 5.0 (96 lanes). Rated TDP is 500 W. Notable platform capabilities: AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions), AMX, AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).
Core Configuration
5 specsThe Intel Xeon 6979P has 120 physical cores and runs 240 logical threads. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boosts up to 3.90 GHz.
Architecture & Generation
7 specsThe Intel Xeon 6979P is a server processor, belongs to the Intel Xeon 6 family, uses the Granite Rapids architecture and carries the codename Granite Rapids. It launched in Jul 2024.
Cache
3 specsThe Intel Xeon 6979P has 504 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 504.0 MB of cache, or 4.20 MB per core. Feex has no recorded L1 cache size for this processor.
Memory Support
6 specsThe Intel Xeon 6979P supports DDR5 memory, addresses up to 3,072 GB of memory and uses 12 memory channels. It does not support DDR4 and LPDDR memory.
Graphics
1 specThe Intel Xeon 6979P does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required for display output.
Platform & Compatibility
3 specsThe Intel Xeon 6979P uses the FCLGA7529 socket, supports PCI Express 5.0 and provides up to 96 PCIe lanes.
Power & Thermals
1 specThe Intel Xeon 6979P has a rated TDP of 500 W.
Platform Capabilities
20 supported, 0 not supportedInstruction 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
7 supportedSecurity and Reliability
8 supportedVirtualization
3 supportedAI Acceleration
2 supportedThe Intel Xeon 6979P supports AMX, AVX-512, AVX2, AVX, AVX-VNNI, 64-bit (x86-64) and SSE4.2 among its instruction set features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, CET, CET-IBT, CET-SS, FMA and FMA3, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon 6979P supports Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Execute Disable (NX), Boot Guard, Hardware RNG, OS Guard, SGX, Trusted Execution and Mode-Based Execute Control among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Hardware Shield, OS Guard (SMAP) and SMAP, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon 6979P supports Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping) and VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon 6979P supports AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions) and Deep Learning Boost among its AI acceleration features.
Physical & Manufacturing
1 specThe Intel Xeon 6979P is manufactured by Intel. It launched at a price of $15,750.
Naming & Aliases
3 specsThe Intel Xeon 6979P is also identified by the model number 6979P.
Real-world compute in the Feex fleet
No machines yetNo Feex fleet machines with the Intel Xeon 6979P have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.
Data Coverage
37% recordedFeex has recorded 37% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Xeon 6979P. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.
Not recorded: Core Configuration: Performance Cores, Efficiency Cores, Hybrid Architecture, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L1 Cache (Total), L2 Cache (Total), L2 Cache (per Core) and L4 Cache. Memory Support: Memory Bandwidth, ECC Memory and Max Memory Speed. 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 and Foundry. Naming & Aliases: Normalized Name, SKU, Processor Number and Part Number. Performance: single-core and multi-core ratings and all computed performance metrics.
Common questions
10 answeredHow many cores and threads does the Intel Xeon 6979P have?
The Intel Xeon 6979P has 120 cores and 240 threads.
What architecture does the Intel Xeon 6979P use?
The Intel Xeon 6979P is built on the Granite Rapids architecture.
Does the Intel Xeon 6979P have integrated graphics?
No. The Intel Xeon 6979P does not include integrated graphics.
What socket does the Intel Xeon 6979P use?
The Intel Xeon 6979P uses the FCLGA7529 socket.
What memory does the Intel Xeon 6979P support?
The Intel Xeon 6979P supports DDR5 up to 3072 GB across 12 channels.
How fast does the Intel Xeon 6979P run?
The Intel Xeon 6979P can boost up to 3.9 GHz, with a 2.1 GHz base clock.
What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon 6979P?
The Intel Xeon 6979P has a TDP of 500 W.
What advanced capabilities does the Intel Xeon 6979P support?
Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Xeon 6979P include AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions), AMX, AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).
What is the Intel Xeon 6979P best for?
Based on its specifications, the Intel Xeon 6979P is well suited for Heavy parallel simulation & compilation, Server / professional infrastructure.
How much cache does the Intel Xeon 6979P have?
The Intel Xeon 6979P has 504 MB of L3 cache.