Intel CD8068904656601

Overview

The Intel CD8068904656601 is a Xeon Silver 4316 processor designed for servers and enterprise systems that handle demanding workloads with high core counts and extensive multitasking. Featuring twenty physical cores and forty threads, it delivers efficient processing for virtual machines, databases, and analytics. With a base clock of 2.30 GHz and Turbo Boost up to 3.40 GHz, this processor balances steady performance with bursts of speed when needed. Its 30 MB cache ensures fast access to frequently used data, reducing latency and improving throughput in complex computing environments.

Key features

• Twenty cores and forty threads enable robust parallel processing for multitasking and virtualization.
• Turbo Boost technology increases clock speed to 3.40 GHz for demanding workloads.
• Large 30 MB cache reduces memory access delays, enhancing overall system responsiveness.
• Supports up to 6 TB of DDR4-2667 memory across eight channels, providing wide bandwidth for memory-intensive applications.
• Sixty-four PCIe 4.0 lanes offer extensive connectivity options for high-speed storage, networking, and GPU accelerators without bottlenecks.
• Intel Hyper-Threading technology improves efficiency by allowing multiple threads per core.
• Built-in security features like Intel Software Guard Extensions and Total Memory Encryption protect sensitive data and code in multi-tenant and regulated environments.
• Optimized for virtualization, AI inference, and enterprise computing tasks requiring balanced core density and memory capacity.

Key specs

• Cores: 20 physical cores
• Threads: 40
• Base frequency: 2.30 GHz
• Turbo Boost frequency: up to 3.40 GHz
• Cache: 30 MB
• Memory support: up to 6 TB DDR4-2667 across 8 channels
• PCIe lanes: 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes

Connectivity and compatibility

This processor supports a wide range of high-speed peripherals and expansion cards through its 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes, allowing seamless integration with advanced storage solutions, network adapters, and GPU accelerators. Its memory controller handles large capacities of DDR4-2667 RAM, making it compatible with enterprise-grade server memory modules. These features ensure compatibility with modern server architectures and data center configurations.

Performance and reliability

Designed for continuous operation in demanding environments, this Xeon Silver processor delivers consistent performance across multi-threaded workloads. The combination of high core count, large cache, and fast memory support helps maintain throughput under heavy data processing tasks. Security technologies embedded in the silicon add reliability by safeguarding sensitive workloads, making it suitable for critical enterprise applications.

Ideal uses and environments

This processor fits well in mid-size data centers, AI inference clusters, and research labs where balanced core density and memory capacity are essential. It is a strong choice for virtualization hosts, database servers, and analytics platforms that require secure and efficient processing of large datasets. Organizations handling confidential information will benefit from its advanced security features, while its scalability supports future growth in demanding IT infrastructures.

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