Product Type | Processor |
Processor Model | Intel Xeon Gold 6246 |
Core Count | 12 |
Thread Count | 24 |
Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Max Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
L3 Cache | 24.75 MB |
Processor Socket | Socket 3647 (LGA3647) |
Lithography | 14 nm |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 W |
Instruction Set | 64-bit |
Instruction Set Extensions | Intel AVX-512 |
Number of UPI Links | 2 |
Scalability | 2S |
Platform Compatibility | Cisco UCS B200 M5, C220 M5, C240 M5, etc. |
Cisco Intel Xeon Gold 6246 3.3GHz 12-Core CPU, 165W, DDR4 2933 MHz



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- Engineered for seamless integration with a broad range of Cisco UCS M5 servers, enabling efficient deployment
- Provides high-performance multi-core processing ideal for virtualization and enterprise workloads
- TAA compliance and dual-region sourcing ensure suitability for federal projects and robust supply fulfillment
Product Overview
The Intel Xeon Gold 6246, integrated by Cisco, delivers 12 cores at 3.3 GHz base speed with 24.75 MB of cache, suitable for high-demand compute tasks. Operating at 165W TDP, it supports DDR4 2933 MHz memory and is compatible with various Cisco UCS B- and C-series M5 servers. Featuring TAA compliance and sourcing flexibility from Costa Rica and Malaysia, it is ideal for data-heavy enterprise workloads and hybrid cloud infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Costa Rica / Malaysia |
Compliance Standards | RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Yes (with platform support) |
Intel AES New Instructions | Yes |
Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) | Yes, with Intel® ME |
Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC) | Yes |
Intel Boot Guard | Yes |
Intel OS Guard | Yes |
Intel Identity Protection Technology | Yes |
Intel TSX-NI | Yes |
Intel vPro Platform Eligibility | Yes |
Intel Resource Director Technology (RDT) | Yes |
Intel Run Sure Technology | Yes |
Interfaces
PCI Express Revision | 3.0 |
Number of PCI Express Lanes | 48 |
Physical & Environmental
Package Size | 76.0 mm x 56.5 mm |
Operating Temperature (Maximum) | 85°C (Tjunction) |
Heatsink Included | No |