Intel Xeon Gold 6136 – Complete Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
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| Processor Family | Intel Xeon Scalable (“Gold”) |
| Model Number | 6136 |
| Microarchitecture / Codename | Skylake-SP |
| Process Node | 14 nm |
| Number of Cores | 12 physical cores |
| Number of Threads | 24 (Hyper-Threading enabled) |
| Base Clock Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
| Maximum Turbo Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB (64 KB per core for data + 32 KB per core for instructions) |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB (1 MB per core) |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (shared) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 140 W |
| Maximum Case Temperature (Tcase) | 76.5 °C |
| Memory Type | DDR4-2666 ECC |
| Memory Channels | 6 (hexa-channel) |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 768 GB |
| PCI Express (PCIe) Lanes | Up to 48 lanes (PCIe 3.0) |
| Interconnect / Links | 3 × UPI links at 10.4 GT/s |
| Socket Type | FCLGA3647 |
| Advanced Features & Technologies | – Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 – Hyper-Threading Technology – Intel AVX, AVX2, AVX-512 with 2 FMA units – Intel TSX-NI (Transactional Synchronization Extensions) – Intel 64-bit Architecture – Execute Disable Bit (DEP) – Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT – Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) – AES New Instructions (AES-NI) – Intel Speed Shift Technology |
| Launch Date | Q3 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued (End of servicing updates: 2023) |
Key Features and Advantages
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High Multi-Core Performance
With 12 cores and 24 threads, the Xeon Gold 6136 provides excellent multi-threaded performance for servers, virtualization, and parallel computing applications. -
Balanced Single-Core Speed
The CPU runs at a 3.00 GHz base frequency and can turbo boost up to 3.70 GHz, delivering strong single-threaded performance suitable for a wide range of enterprise workloads. -
Large Cache for Fast Data Access
Featuring 12 MB L2 cache and 19.25 MB L3 cache, this CPU minimizes memory latency and improves performance for data-intensive applications like databases and analytics. -
High Memory Capacity and Bandwidth
Supports up to 768 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC memory across 6 channels, providing high memory bandwidth for virtualization, scientific computing, and in-memory databases. -
Scalable I/O & Expansion
With 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes, the processor supports multiple high-speed storage devices, networking cards, and expansion cards, ideal for I/O-intensive servers. -
Advanced Instruction Sets
AVX-512, AVX2, and AVX instructions accelerate vectorized computations, simulations, and analytics workloads. TSX-NI helps optimize concurrency in parallel applications. -
Enterprise Security & Virtualization
Supports VT-x, VT-d, EPT, AES-NI, and Intel TXT, providing secure virtualization and enterprise-class security. -
Server-Grade Reliability
With ECC memory support and robust thermal design (TDP 140 W, Tcase 76.5 °C), the 6136 ensures reliable, long-term operation in data centers and enterprise servers.
Limitations and Considerations
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Older Architecture: As a Skylake-SP processor, it is less power-efficient compared to newer Xeon generations.
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Discontinued: End-of-service updates in 2023; may not be ideal for new long-term deployments.
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No Integrated Graphics: Requires a dedicated GPU if graphical output is needed.
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Platform Cost: FCLGA3647 motherboards and six-channel memory increase platform cost.
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Power Consumption: TDP of 140 W requires sufficient cooling and careful power planning.
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualization Hosts – Efficiently runs multiple virtual machines or containers.
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Database and Analytics Servers – High memory bandwidth and cache for transactional or in-memory databases.
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High-Performance Workstations – Suitable for CAD, simulations, rendering, and scientific computing.
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High-I/O Server Applications – Supports numerous PCIe devices, NVMe drives, and network adapters.
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Enterprise Compute and HPC Workloads – AVX-512 and TSX-NI enhance vectorized and parallel computations.
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