Product Type | Processor |
Processor Type | Intel Xeon Gold 6238 |
Form Factor | Socket FCLGA3647 |
Number of Cores | 22 |
Number of Threads | 44 |
Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
Max Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
Smart Cache | 30.25 MB |
TDP (Thermal Design Power) | 140 W |
Processor Quantity | 1 |
Microarchitecture | Cascade Lake |
Lithography | 14 nm |
Scalability | 2S |
Cisco Intel Xeon Gold 6238 2.1GHz 22-Core Processor



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- Optimized specifically for Cisco UCS and SmartPlay Select M5 servers, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility
- High core count and large cache enable efficient processing of enterprise workloads such as virtualization and analytics
- TAA compliance supports use in government and regulated environments
Product Overview
The Cisco Intel Xeon Gold 6238 processor is a 22-core, 2.1GHz enterprise-class solution featuring 30.25MB cache and a 140W TDP for reliable, high-throughput performance. Designed for compatibility with Cisco UCS and SmartPlay Select server infrastructures, it supports DDR4 2933 MHz memory and is optimized for virtualized workloads and data-intensive applications. With TAA compliance and production in Costa Rica and Malaysia, it ensures deployment flexibility and government readiness across a wide range of use cases.
Specifications
Product Overview
Memory Support
Memory Types | DDR4-2933 |
Memory Channels | 6 |
Max Memory Size | 1.0 TB |
ECC Memory Supported | Yes |
Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Supported | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Costa Rica / Malaysia |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Product Code | CD8069504228001 |
Manufacturer Part Number | UCS-CPU-I6238C= |
Interfaces
Socket Type | FCLGA3647 |
PCI Express Revision | 3.0 |
PCI Express Lanes | 48 |
Physical & Environmental
Package Size | 76.0 mm x 56.5 mm |
Operational Temperature (Tcase) | up to 77°C |
Embedded Technologies
Intel Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology | Yes |
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
Intel VMCS Shadowing | Yes |
Intel Speed Select Technology | No |
Intel Deep Learning Boost | Yes |
Intel AES New Instructions | Yes |
Intel Resource Director Technology | Yes |
Intel Run Sure Technology | Yes |