Intel® Xeon™ Max 9460
The Intel Xeon Max 9460 is a server processor released on January 1, 2023, built on the Sapphire Rapids architecture. It has 40 cores and 80 threads, a base clock of 2.20 GHz, a maximum boost of 3.50 GHz, 98 MB of L3 cache, a 350 W TDP and the FCLGA4677 socket.
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Overview
SummaryThe Intel Xeon Max 9460 is a server processor with 40 cores and 80 threads, built on the Sapphire Rapids architecture. It launched in Jan 2023. Clocks run from 2.2 GHz base to 3.5 GHz boost. A 97.5-MB L3 cache backs the cores (2.4 MB per core). It addresses DDR5 memory up to 4 GB across 8 channels. The chip drops into the FCLGA4677 socket and exposes PCIe 5.0 (80 lanes). Rated TDP is 350 W. Notable platform capabilities: AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions), AMX, AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).
Core Configuration
5 specsThe Intel Xeon Max 9460 has 40 physical cores and runs 80 logical threads. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 2.20 GHz and boosts up to 3.50 GHz.
Architecture & Generation
7 specsThe Intel Xeon Max 9460 is a server processor, belongs to the Intel Xeon Max family, uses the Sapphire Rapids architecture and carries the codename Sapphire Rapids HBM. It launched in Jan 2023.
Cache
3 specsThe Intel Xeon Max 9460 has 97.5 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 97.5 MB of cache, or 2.44 MB per core. Feex has no recorded L1 cache size for this processor.
Memory Support
6 specsThe Intel Xeon Max 9460 supports DDR5 memory, addresses up to 4 GB of memory and uses 8 memory channels. It does not support DDR4 and LPDDR memory.
Graphics
1 specThe Intel Xeon Max 9460 does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required for display output.
Platform & Compatibility
3 specsThe Intel Xeon Max 9460 uses the FCLGA4677 socket, supports PCI Express 5.0 and provides up to 80 PCIe lanes.
Power & Thermals
1 specThe Intel Xeon Max 9460 has a rated TDP of 350 W.
Platform Capabilities
19 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
7 supportedVirtualization
3 supportedAI Acceleration
2 supportedThe Intel Xeon Max 9460 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 Max 9460 supports Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Execute Disable (NX), Boot Guard, OS Guard, SGX, Trusted Execution and Mode-Based Execute Control among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Hardware RNG, Hardware Shield, OS Guard (SMAP) and SMAP, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon Max 9460 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 Max 9460 supports AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions) and Deep Learning Boost among its AI acceleration features.
Physical & Manufacturing
1 specThe Intel Xeon Max 9460 is manufactured by Intel. It launched at a price of $8,750.
Naming & Aliases
3 specsThe Intel Xeon Max 9460 is also identified by the model number 9460.
Real-world compute in the Feex fleet
No machines yetNo Feex fleet machines with the Intel Xeon Max 9460 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 Max 9460. 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 Max 9460 have?
The Intel Xeon Max 9460 has 40 cores and 80 threads.
What architecture does the Intel Xeon Max 9460 use?
The Intel Xeon Max 9460 is built on the Sapphire Rapids architecture.
Does the Intel Xeon Max 9460 have integrated graphics?
No. The Intel Xeon Max 9460 does not include integrated graphics.
What socket does the Intel Xeon Max 9460 use?
The Intel Xeon Max 9460 uses the FCLGA4677 socket.
What memory does the Intel Xeon Max 9460 support?
The Intel Xeon Max 9460 supports DDR5 up to 4 GB across 8 channels.
How fast does the Intel Xeon Max 9460 run?
The Intel Xeon Max 9460 can boost up to 3.5 GHz, with a 2.2 GHz base clock.
What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon Max 9460?
The Intel Xeon Max 9460 has a TDP of 350 W.
What advanced capabilities does the Intel Xeon Max 9460 support?
Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Xeon Max 9460 include AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions), AMX, AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).
What is the Intel Xeon Max 9460 best for?
Based on its specifications, the Intel Xeon Max 9460 is well suited for Heavy parallel simulation & compilation, Server / professional infrastructure.
How much cache does the Intel Xeon Max 9460 have?
The Intel Xeon Max 9460 has 97.5 MB of L3 cache.