| Product SKU | 6980E+ |
|---|---|
| Product Collection | Intel® Xeon® 6+ processors |
| Code Name | Products formerly Clearwater Forest |
| Lithography | Intel 18A |
| Total Cores | 264 |
| # of Efficient-cores | 264 |
| Total Threads | 264 |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| All Core Turbo Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Processor Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Cache | 528 MB |
| Intel UPI Speed | 24 GT/s |
| Max # of UPI Links | 6 |
| TDP | 400 W |
| Marketing Status | Launched |
| Launch Date | Q2'26 |
| Embedded Options Available | Yes |
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 1.5 TB |
| Memory Types | DDR5-RDIMM-8000MT/s-1DPC |
| Maximum Memory Speed | 8000 MHz |
| Max # of Memory Channels | 12 |
| ECC Memory Supported | Yes |
| Scalability | 2S |
| PCI Express Revision | Gen5 |
| Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 96 |
| Sockets Supported | FCLGA7529 |
| Package Carrier | BR1B |
| DTS Max | 99 °C |
| T CASE | 79 CASE "> |
| Package Size | 104.5mm x 70.5mm |
| Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) | 4 default devices |
| Intel Dynamic Load Balancer (DLB) | 4 default devices |
| Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (DSA) | 4 default devices |
| Intel In-memory Analytics Accelerator (IAA) | 4 default devices |
| Intel Speed Select Technology – Core Power | Yes |
| Intel Speed Select Technology – Turbo Frequency | Yes |
| Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU | Yes |
| Intel Speed Select Technology - Performance Profile | Yes |
| Intel Speed Select Technology - Base Frequency | Yes |
| Intel Resource Director Technology (Intel RDT) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Instruction Set Extensions | Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel Trust Domain Extensions (Intel TDX) | Yes |
| Intel Crypto Acceleration | Yes |
| Intel QuickAssist Software Acceleration | Yes |
| Intel Platform Firmware Resilience Support | Yes |
| Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology | Yes |
| Intel Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key | Yes |
| Intel Total Memory Encryption | Yes |
| Intel AES New Instructions | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Default Maximum Enclave Page Cache (EPC) Size for Intel SGX | 512 GB |
| Intel OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Intel Boot Guard | Yes |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
CPU, Intel Xeon
Intel Xeon 6980E+ Processor
The Intel Xeon 6980E+ Processor is a 264-core, 264-thread server CPU from the Intel Xeon 6+ processor family (Clearwater Forest), with 528 MB cache, 12-channel memory, PCIe Gen5 and a 400 W TDP.
Overview
The Intel Xeon 6980E+ processor is a Intel® Xeon® 6+ processors server CPU (Products formerly Clearwater Forest) with 264 cores / 264 threads, a 2.1 GHz base frequency and up to 3.2 GHz max turbo, 528 MB of cache and a 400 W TDP. It uses the FCLGA7529 socket, 12 memory channels and PCI Express Gen5.
At a glance
- Cores / threads: 264 cores / 264 threads
- Frequency: 2.1 GHz base / 3.2 GHz max turbo (2.7 GHz all-core turbo)
- Cache: 528 MB
- TDP: 400 W
- Memory: DDR5-RDIMM-8000MT/s-1DPC; 12 channels; up to 1.5 TB; ECC Yes
- PCI Express: Gen5, 96 lanes
- Intel UPI: 24 GT/s, up to 6 links
- Socket: FCLGA7529; scalability 2S
- Launch: Q2’26
- Notable features: Intel TDX, Intel SGX, Intel QAT (4 default devices)
When to choose the 6980E+
In Intel’s line-up this processor sits in a server processor. With 264 cores on the FCLGA7529 platform it suits dense virtualisation, databases and high-throughput compute, and its 400 W TDP sets the cooling and power budget for the node.
Platform & compatibility
The Intel Xeon 6980E+ uses the FCLGA7529 socket on 2S platforms, supports DDR5-RDIMM-8000MT/s-1DPC, with up to 12 memory channels, and up to 1.5 TB of memory, provides PCI Express Gen5 (96 lanes). Confirm the exact OEM platform, BIOS level and memory population for your workload before ordering.
Deployment notes
The 6980E+ installs in a FCLGA7529 platform with up to 12 memory channels and up to 1.5 TB of memory. Intel TDX adds hardware-isolated confidential-computing virtual machines. Intel SGX provides application enclaves. Intel QuickAssist (QAT) offloads compression and cryptography (4 default devices). It is launched as part of Intel® Xeon® 6+ processors and is intended for dense virtualisation, databases and high-throughput compute.
FAQ
How many cores does it have? 264 cores and 264 threads.
What socket does it use? FCLGA7529, in 2S systems.
What memory does it support? DDR5-RDIMM-8000MT/s-1DPC.
Does it support ECC memory? Yes.
Related
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