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Intel Xeon 696X 2.4 GHz LGA 4710 350W Server Processor - BX80720696X
- 64-Core/128-Threads
- Intel 3 Granite Rapids
- 336MB L3 Cache
- 350W
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| Best Seller Ranking | #46 in Workstation CPU Processor |
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| Brand | Intel |
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| Series | Xeon 6 |
| Model | BX80720696X |
| Part Number | BX80720696X |
| Name | Xeon 696X |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 4710-2 |
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| CPU Code Name | Granite Rapids |
| # of Cores | 64-Core (64P+0E) |
| # of Threads | 128-Threads |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | Max Turbo Frequency: 4.8 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 4.8 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency: 4.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 336MB |
| Manufacturing Tech | Intel 3 |
| Instruction Set | 64-Bit |
| Integrated Memory Controller Speed | DDR5 6400MHz MRDIMM 8000MHz |
| Memory Types | DDR5 6400 |
| Memory Channel | 8 |
| Max Memory Size | 4TB |
| ECC Memory | Supported |
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics |
| Scalability | 1S Only |
| PCI Express Revision | 5.0 |
| Max Number of PCI Express Lanes | 128 |
| Base Power | 350W |
| Max Turbo Power | 420W |
| Thermal Design Power | 350W |
| Cooling Device | Cooling device not included - Processor Only |
| Advanced Technologies | Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT): 0 default devices Intel Dynamic Load Balancer (DLB): 0 default devices Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (DSA): 1 default devices Intel In-memory Analytics Accelerator (IAA): 0 default devices Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX): Yes Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU: Yes Intel Speed Shift Technology: Yes Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: Yes Intel Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes Intel Transactional Synchronization Extensions: Yes Intel 64: Yes Instruction Set: 64-bit Instruction Set Extensions: Intel SSE4.1, Intel AMX, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512 # of AVX-512 FMA Units: 2. Intel Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes |
| First Listed on Newegg | July 29, 2026 |
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The Intel Xeon 696X (BX80720696X) is a 64-core, 128-thread workstation processor for professional systems running heavily parallel workloads. It combines a 2.4 GHz base frequency, up to 4.8 GHz turbo, 336 MB L3 cache, and support for up to 4 TB of ECC memory.
Recommended For
- Workstation builders running multi-GPU or PCIe-heavy workloads, such as GPU compute or parallel inference, who need a single-socket platform with substantial expansion capacity.
- Professionals running local AI inference who can use CPU-side AI features or pair the processor with accelerator cards; StorageReview reports Xeon 696X workstation results ahead in small-model inference.
- Workstation users with large, memory-intensive datasets or workloads that benefit from ECC and high memory capacity; the 696X supports up to 4TB of memory, subject to compatible platform and memory configuration.
- Teams running varied workstation jobs—such as compression, rendering, and compute—on a high-core-count system, especially where the workload benefits from many CPU threads rather than leading performance in every individual benchmark.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Single-socket workstation and server systems needing 64 cores and 128 threads |
| Cores And Threads | 64 cores (64 performance cores, 0 efficiency cores) and 128 threads |
| Clock Speeds | 2.4 GHz base frequency, up to 4.8 GHz with Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and up to 4.6 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache And Power | 336 MB L3 cache; 350 W thermal design power and 420 W maximum turbo power |
| Socket And Platform | LGA 4710-2 socket, Intel 3 manufacturing process, Granite Rapids architecture, and single-socket scalability |
| Memory Support | Eight-channel memory controller supports DDR5-6400 and MRDIMM-8000, up to 4 TB of memory, with ECC support |
| Expansion And Connectivity | PCIe 5.0 support with up to 128 PCI Express lanes |
| Instruction Set And Acceleration | 64-bit instruction set with SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, and AVX-512; supports Intel AMX, Deep Learning Boost, Speed Shift, Hyper-Threading, Transactional Synchronization Extensions, and Volume Management Device; includes two AVX-512 FMA units and one default Data Streaming Accelerator device |
| Integrated Graphics | No integrated graphics |
| Package And Cooling | Processor-only package; cooling device not included; listed item weight is 2.5 lb |
| Model Identifiers | Intel Xeon 6 Xeon 696X, part number BX80720696X |