Intel

Intel Xeon 696X

CPU Intel Feb 2026 Released
The Intel Xeon 696X is a server-class CPU manufactured by Intel, built on Intel's officially announced 10 nm process technology, released in February 2026. This processor features a 64-core 128-thread architecture design, with a base clock of 2.4 GHz and a maximum boost clock reaching up to 4.8 GHz, equipped with 336 MB shared of L3 cache, utilizing the Intel Socket 4710 socket. Overall specifications are targeted at server application scenarios.
Manufacturing Process
5 nm
Core Architecture
Granite Rapids
Performance Core Threads
128
Performance Core Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
Performance Core Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
Power Consumption
350 W
L1 Cache
112 KB per core
Socket
Intel Socket 4710
Max Memory Size
4 TB
Memory Types
DDR5-6400
Max Memory Bandwidth
409.6 GB/s

General Parameters

Release Date
Feb 2026
Manufacturer
Intel
Type
Server
Core Architecture
Granite Rapids
Integrated Graphics i
N/A
Generation
Xeon 600 (Granite Rapids-WS)
Series
Intel Xeon 6 processors

Package

Manufacturing Process
5 nm
Socket
Intel Socket 4710
Power Consumption
350 W
Peak Operating Temperature
100°C
Foundry
Intel
Die Size
2x598 mm²
I/O Process Size
10 nm
I/O Die Size
2x 241
Package
FC-LGA18N

CPU Performance

Performance Cores
64
Performance Core Threads
128
Performance Core Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
Performance Core Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
Total Core Count
64
Total Thread Count
128
Bus Frequency
100 MHz
Multiplier
24.0
L1 Cache
112 KB per core
L2 Cache
2 MB per core
L3 Cache
336 MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier
Yes
SMP
1

Memory Parameters

Memory Types
DDR5-6400
Max Memory Size
4 TB
Max Memory Channels
8
Max Memory Bandwidth
409.6 GB/s
ECC Memory Support
Yes

Miscellaneous

Official Website
PCIe Version i
5
PCIe Lanes
128

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