Intel Xeon 6972P 96-core 2.4 GHz server processor PK8072006022900

Server CPU for dense compute

The Intel Xeon 6972P is a 96-core server processor built on the Granite Rapids architecture. It delivers 192 threads at a 2.4 GHz base frequency with a 3.9 GHz max turbo frequency and 480 MB of L3 cache. The chip targets high-performance computing, large-scale virtualization and AI inference workloads that benefit from high core density.

Platform requirements before ordering

The processor requires a motherboard with an FCLGA 7529 socket and a chipset that supports Xeon 6 series CPUs. It operates with DDR5 memory at up to 6400 MT/s across 12 channels for a maximum capacity of 3 TB. The platform must also provide PCIe 5.0 lanes and up to six UPI links at 24 GT/s for two-socket scalability.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The processor has a 500 W TDP, so the cooling solution and chassis airflow must be rated for sustained high-heat operation. In typical server deployments, fan speed and acoustic output are determined by the system integrator’s thermal design rather than the CPU alone. Power consumption will scale with actual workload utilisation and configured turbo limits.