INTEL Xeon 6538Y 2.20GHz CPU
The Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y is a 28-core, 56-thread processor built on Intel’s 10nm SuperFin process and positioned within the Xeon Scalable platform, using the LGA 4189 socket. It targets system integrators, OEM resellers, and data center buyers building dual-socket servers for virtualization, high-performance compute, and memory-intensive workloads. Practical note: as a platform-bound part, confirm your motherboard supports this socket and the intended DDR4/DDR5 memory configuration before ordering.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor name | Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y (listed at 2.20 GHz in the product title; detailed spec sheet states 2.60 GHz base — please verify with your sales contact) |
| Family | Xeon Scalable, 3rd Generation |
| Base clock speed | 2.60 GHz |
| Max turbo frequency | 3.90 GHz |
| Cores | 28 |
| Threads | 56 |
| Cache | 38.5 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| TDP | 165W (ensure adequate chassis cooling and VRM headroom) |
| Socket | LGA 4189 (platform dependent — check motherboard QVL) |
| Manufacturing process | 10nm SuperFin |
| Max memory size | 1 TB, with 8 channels of memory |
| Memory type | DDR4-2933, DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 (supported type depends on platform) |
| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s (DDR4), 128 GB/s (DDR5) |
| PCIe | 64 lanes of PCIe 4.0 |
| Supported technologies | Intel AVX-512, Intel SGX, Intel DSA, Intel VNNI, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost, Intel Speed Select Technology |
| Security features | Intel AES New Instructions, Intel Secure Key, Intel TXT, Intel Boot Guard |
| Intel Optane support | Yes |
| Max CPU configuration | 2 CPUs (for multi-processor systems) |
Good to know
- Compatibility: the LGA 4189 socket is shared across the 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable family, but DDR5 support, memory bandwidth, and some accelerator features depend on the specific motherboard chipset and BIOS revision — validate against your platform’s support list.
- Family positioning: with 28 cores, a 165W TDP, and 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes, this part sits in the upper mainstream tier of its generation, well suited to dense virtualization hosts, compute nodes, and storage controllers, with a dual-socket scaling path for growing workloads.
- Buying tip: because memory technology support spans DDR4 and DDR5, clarify with your supplier which memory generation your target platform uses before committing to a matching memory kit, and confirm bulk pricing and warranty terms directly for export orders.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y is a 28-core, 56-thread processor built on Intel’s 10nm SuperFin process and positioned within the Xeon Scalable platform, using the LGA 4189 socket. It targets system integrators, OEM resellers, and data center buyers building dual-socket servers for virtualization, high-performance compute, and memory-intensive workloads. Practical note: as a platform-bound part, confirm your motherboard supports this socket and the intended DDR4/DDR5 memory configuration before ordering.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor name | Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y (listed at 2.20 GHz in the product title; detailed spec sheet states 2.60 GHz base — please verify with your sales contact) |
| Family | Xeon Scalable, 3rd Generation |
| Base clock speed | 2.60 GHz |
| Max turbo frequency | 3.90 GHz |
| Cores | 28 |
| Threads | 56 |
| Cache | 38.5 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| TDP | 165W (ensure adequate chassis cooling and VRM headroom) |
| Socket | LGA 4189 (platform dependent — check motherboard QVL) |
| Manufacturing process | 10nm SuperFin |
| Max memory size | 1 TB, with 8 channels of memory |
| Memory type | DDR4-2933, DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 (supported type depends on platform) |
| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s (DDR4), 128 GB/s (DDR5) |
| PCIe | 64 lanes of PCIe 4.0 |
| Supported technologies | Intel AVX-512, Intel SGX, Intel DSA, Intel VNNI, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost, Intel Speed Select Technology |
| Security features | Intel AES New Instructions, Intel Secure Key, Intel TXT, Intel Boot Guard |
| Intel Optane support | Yes |
| Max CPU configuration | 2 CPUs (for multi-processor systems) |
Good to know
- Compatibility: the LGA 4189 socket is shared across the 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable family, but DDR5 support, memory bandwidth, and some accelerator features depend on the specific motherboard chipset and BIOS revision — validate against your platform’s support list.
- Family positioning: with 28 cores, a 165W TDP, and 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes, this part sits in the upper mainstream tier of its generation, well suited to dense virtualization hosts, compute nodes, and storage controllers, with a dual-socket scaling path for growing workloads.
- Buying tip: because memory technology support spans DDR4 and DDR5, clarify with your supplier which memory generation your target platform uses before committing to a matching memory kit, and confirm bulk pricing and warranty terms directly for export orders.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
