Intel® Xeon® Gold 6542Y 60M Cache 2.90GHz 24 Core 48 Thread Processor

Overview

The Intel PK8072205559600 is a Xeon Gold 6542Y processor designed for enterprise servers and data centers that require dependable performance for demanding workloads. It features 24 physical cores and 48 threads, with a base clock speed of 2.9 GHz that can boost up to 4.1 GHz using Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. This combination ensures efficient handling of virtual machines, cloud services, and data analytics even under heavy load.

With support for up to 4 TB of DDR5 memory across eight channels and 80 lanes of PCIe 5.0, this processor delivers the bandwidth and connectivity needed for large-scale simulations, in-memory databases, and high-speed storage solutions. Its built-in security and AI acceleration features make it well suited for environments that demand both performance and data protection.

Key features

• Handles heavy parallel workloads with 24 cores and 48 threads, enabling smooth multitasking and virtualization.
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 dynamically increases clock speeds up to 4.1 GHz to meet peak performance demands without excessive power consumption.
• Large 60 MB Intel Smart Cache reduces latency by keeping frequently accessed data close to the cores, improving responsiveness for databases and transaction processing.
• Supports up to 4 TB of DDR5 memory across eight channels, providing wide memory bandwidth for data-intensive applications like SAP HANA and analytics.
• Offers 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes, doubling the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 to support next-generation NVMe storage, GPU accelerators, and networking cards.
• Intel Deep Learning Boost accelerates AI inference and machine learning workloads, shortening training and processing times.
• Advanced security features including Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX), Trust Domain Extensions (TDX), and Total Memory Encryption protect sensitive data in multi-tenant and regulated environments.
• Compatible with systems using the FCLGA4677 socket, making it suitable for new server builds or upgrades requiring a balance of core density, memory capacity, and security.

Key specs

• Cores and threads: 24 cores, 48 threads
• Base frequency: 2.9 GHz
• Max turbo frequency: 4.1 GHz
• Cache: 60 MB Intel Smart Cache
• Memory support: Up to 4 TB DDR5 across 8 channels
• PCIe lanes: 80 lanes of PCIe 5.0
• Socket type: FCLGA4677

Connectivity and compatibility

This processor supports extensive connectivity options through its 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes, allowing integration with high-speed NVMe storage arrays, GPU accelerators for compute-intensive tasks, and advanced networking cards for fast data transfer. Its compatibility with the FCLGA4677 socket ensures it fits into modern server platforms designed for high-performance computing.

Performance and reliability

Designed to maintain consistent performance under heavy workloads, the processor’s multi-core architecture and large cache help keep critical applications responsive. The dynamic frequency scaling balances power efficiency with speed, while hardware-level security features provide multiple layers of protection to safeguard data and maintain system integrity in demanding enterprise environments.

Ideal uses and environments

This Xeon Gold 6542Y processor is well suited to data centers and enterprise servers running virtualized environments, cloud services, large-scale analytics, and AI workloads. It fits organizations that require a combination of high core counts, large memory capacity, and robust security to support mission-critical applications and sensitive data processing.