Intel Xeon Gold 6230 Processor — Full Specifications & Overview
Overview
The Intel Xeon Gold 6230 is a high-performance server CPU from the 2nd-Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) family. Designed for enterprise virtualization, cloud platforms, large-scale databases, and high-density computing, it delivers a balanced combination of 20 cores, 40 threads, six-channel DDR4 memory support, and advanced acceleration technologies such as Intel AVX-512 and Intel DL Boost.
Its strong multi-threaded throughput, large memory capacity support, and solid energy efficiency make it one of the most widely used processors in mid-to-high-end dual-socket server configurations.
Key Features
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20 cores / 40 threads for excellent parallel computing
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Base frequency 2.10 GHz, max turbo 3.90 GHz
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27.5 MB shared L3 cache for improved latency performance
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Six-channel DDR4-2933 memory architecture
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Up to 1 TB memory per socket (depending on platform)
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48 PCIe 3.0 lanes for flexible I/O expansion
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Support for AVX-512, DL Boost, VT-x, VT-d, and enterprise RAS technologies
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Compatible with LGA 3647 server platforms
Detailed Specification Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Family | 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) |
| Model | Xeon Gold 6230 |
| Cores | 20 |
| Threads | 40 |
| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| TDP | 125 W |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 |
| PCIe Support | PCIe 3.0 × 48 lanes |
| Memory Channels | 6 |
| Supported Memory Type | DDR4-2666 / DDR4-2933 (with selected DIMMs) |
| Max Memory Capacity | Up to 1 TB per socket (platform-dependent) |
| UPI Links | 3 |
| Max Number of Sockets | 2-socket or 4-socket platforms |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Extensions | AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, Intel DL Boost (VNNI), AES-NI |
| Virtualization Support | Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d |
| RAS Features | Intel Run Sure Technology, ECC support |
| Launch Status | Launched |
| Target Segment | Server / Data Center |
Performance & Workload Suitability
The Xeon Gold 6230 is optimized for:
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Large-scale virtualization and cloud computing
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High-memory database applications (SQL/NoSQL)
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Distributed analytics and big data clusters
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Compute-intensive workloads requiring AVX-512 acceleration
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Enterprise-level virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
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Deep-learning inference (via DL Boost)
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General purpose dual-socket servers
With its strong core count and memory bandwidth, it provides excellent scalability and balanced performance for a wide range of server tasks.
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