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LaunchedXeon 6 (Granite Rapids-D)

Intel · Xeon 6 (6500P-series)

Intel Xeon 6546P-B

32 P-cores, accelerators on-chip, and DDR5-6400 for modern edge and data-center servers.

Full SpecificationsPerformance
Virtualized serversNetwork functions (vRAN)AI inference with AMXSecurity/crypto offloadStorage acceleration

Cores / Threads

32/ 64

Base / Boost

2.3/ 3.5 GHz

PCIe Lanes

48

L3 Cache

128MB

TDP

195W

Socket

FCBGA4368

Verdict

8/ 10

80

Quick Verdict

A capable, accelerator-rich single-socket server CPU targeted at communications and edge deployments; its value depends on your workload's use of QAT, DSA, DLB and AMX, otherwise it may be overkill versus lighter Xeon 6 SKUs.

Best for:Virtualized serversNetwork functions (vRAN)AI inference with AMXSecurity/crypto offloadStorage acceleration

Overview

Launch

2025

Status

Launched

Generation

Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-D)

Market

Server

About this CPU

A 32-core, single-socket server SoC in the Xeon 6 lineup built on Intel 3, with 128 MB of L3 cache, DDR5-6400 support, 48 PCIe lanes (Gen 5/4), and integrated accelerators (QAT, DSA, DLB) and vRAN Boost for edge and communications workloads.

The Intel Xeon 6546P-B packs 32 performance cores, 64 threads, a 195 W TDP, 128 MB of L3 cache, and supports DDR5-6400 across four memory channels with up to 1.13 TB per socket. It offers 48 PCIe lanes (32 at Gen 5 and 16 at Gen 4) and integrates accelerators: Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT), Data Streaming Accelerator (DSA), Dynamic Load Balancer (DLB), and vRAN Boost, plus Intel AMX for matrix math, TDX and SGX for confidential computing.

It is a single-socket BGA4368 part aimed at communications and edge workloads rather than general-purpose data centers that scale to multiple sockets. Because the 6546P-B ships in a BGA package, it is typically sold pre-soldered on OEM boards rather than as a boxed upgrade part.

Specifications

ArchitectureGranite Rapids-D (Xeon 6, P-cores)
Manufacturing ProcessIntel 3
Cores / Threads32 / 64
Base Clock2.3 GHz
Boost Clock3.5 GHz
L3 Cache128 MB
TDP195 W
SocketFCBGA4368
Memory TypeDDR5
Memory Speed6400 MT/s
Memory ChannelsQuad-Channel (4)
Max Memory1152 GB
PCIe Version / LanesGen 5 and Gen 4 × 48
Integrated GraphicsNone
Quad-Channel48 PCIe Lanes
Target Audience
✗ Gamers✗ Streamers✗ Content Creators✓ Developers✓ Workstation Users✗ Office Users✗ Students

Performance

Productivity
N/A
Virtualization
N/A
Gaming
N/A
Efficiency
N/A
Gaming
Creator
AI / ML

Key Highlights

32 P-cores with Intel 3
32 performance cores and 64 threads built on the Intel 3 process for high-density single-socket servers.
Integrated accelerators (QAT, DSA, DLB, vRAN Boost)
On-die offload engines for crypto/compression, data streaming, load balancing, and radio access network workloads.
PCIe 5 and PCIe 4 lanes
48 total lanes (32 at Gen 5 and 16 at Gen 4) for high-speed NICs, storage, and accelerators.
Intel AMX and AI capabilities
Supports Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX) to accelerate matrix operations for AI inference and HPC.
DDR5-6400, up to 1.13 TB
Four memory channels with DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s and a maximum memory size of 1.13 TB per socket.

History

Launch Date
2025
Status
Launched
Generation
Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-D)
Market
Server

Should You Buy It?

Not Recommended for the right buyer

Use Cases

Virtualized servers
Very Good
vRAN/telecom edge
Excellent
AI inference (AMX)
Very Good
Security/crypto offload
Excellent
Dense storage
Very Good