Overview
The Intel Xeon Gold 6248R is a high-core-count server processor in the 2nd-Generation Intel Xeon Scalable family (Cascade Lake Refresh). Designed for demanding enterprise workloads, it provides 24 cores and 48 threads, offering both high multi-threaded throughput and strong single-thread responsiveness. With a 3.00 GHz base clock, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, six-channel DDR4-2933 memory support, and enterprise-grade reliability features, the 6248R is ideal for virtualization, cloud computing, database servers, analytics, and HPC applications.
Key Features
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24 cores / 48 threads for multi-threaded performance
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High base clock of 3.00 GHz and turbo up to 4.00 GHz
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35.75 MB L3 cache for accelerated data access
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Six-channel DDR4 memory with ECC support
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205 W TDP for sustained heavy workloads
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AVX-512 and Intel Deep Learning Boost for compute acceleration
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Dual-socket scalability for enterprise servers
Full Specification Table
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product family | 2nd-Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake Refresh) |
| Processor model | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R |
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 |
| Base frequency | 3.00 GHz |
| Max turbo frequency | 4.00 GHz |
| L3 cache | 35.75 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 |
| TDP | 205 W |
| Memory type | DDR4-2933 (ECC supported) |
| Memory channels | 6 |
| Max memory capacity | Platform dependent (commonly up to 1 TB per CPU) |
| PCIe version | PCIe 3.0, up to 48 lanes (platform dependent) |
| UPI links | 2 |
| Max CPU configuration | Dual-socket (2S) |
| Instruction set | 64-bit |
| Instruction extensions | AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, Intel DL Boost |
| Virtualization support | Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Security & RAS | ECC memory, enterprise reliability features |
| Target applications | Virtualization, cloud servers, databases, analytics, HPC |
Architecture Highlights
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Built on the Cascade Lake Refresh microarchitecture with optimizations for enterprise workloads.
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Six memory channels provide high bandwidth for large datasets and database workloads.
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AVX-512 and Deep Learning Boost accelerate vectorized and AI inference operations.
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Supports advanced RAS features and hardware-based virtualization for high availability.
Performance Positioning & Recommended Workloads
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Virtualization & Cloud: High core count and strong clock speed for VM density and fast response times.
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Database & Analytics: L3 cache and memory bandwidth accelerate OLTP, OLAP, and real-time analytics.
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High-Performance Computing (HPC): AVX-512 support enhances simulation, engineering, and scientific computing tasks.
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Enterprise Applications: Ideal for ERP, CRM, financial systems, and latency-sensitive services.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Strong combination of multi-core throughput and single-core performance
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Large memory bandwidth with six DDR4 channels
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AVX-512 and DL Boost for compute acceleration
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Enterprise-grade reliability and dual-socket scalability
Cons
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Higher TDP (205 W) requires sufficient cooling
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PCIe 3.0 may limit next-generation accelerators
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Based on 14 nm architecture; newer Xeon models offer PCIe 4.0/5.0 and improved efficiency
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