INTEL Xeon 6242R 3.10GHz CPU
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242R is a 20-core, 40-thread processor from the 2nd-Gen Xeon Scalable family (Cascade Lake Refresh), designed for enterprise servers, virtualization hosts, databases, analytics, and HPC workloads. With a 3.10 GHz base clock, 4.10 GHz turbo, and support for hexa-channel DDR4-2933 ECC memory, it targets buyers who need balanced compute and memory bandwidth in dual-socket platforms. Note that memory capacity, PCIe lane allocation, and final configuration depend on the server platform chosen.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Product family | 2nd-Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake Refresh) |
| Model | Intel Xeon Gold 6242R |
| Total cores / threads | 20 / 40 |
| Processor base frequency | 3.10 GHz |
| Max turbo frequency | 4.10 GHz |
| L3 cache | 35.75 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 (LGA 3647) |
| Typical TDP | 205 W (verify chassis cooling and power design) |
| Memory type & speed | DDR4-2933 (ECC supported) |
| Memory channels | 6 (hexa-channel) |
| Max memory capacity (per socket) | Platform dependent (commonly up to 1 TB) |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, up to 48 lanes (platform dependent) |
| UPI links | 2 |
| Max CPU configuration | Dual-socket (2S) |
| Instruction set & extensions | 64-bit; AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, Intel DL Boost |
| Virtualization & security | Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT, hardware security features |
| Target segment | Enterprise servers, virtualization, databases, analytics, HPC |
Good to know
- This CPU requires an LGA 3647 socket motherboard with a compatible chipset and BIOS support for Cascade Lake Refresh parts — confirm platform qualification before ordering, as many early Skylake-generation boards need firmware updates.
- Within the Gold family, the 6242R sits in the higher-frequency tier of the Cascade Lake Refresh lineup, favoring per-core throughput for database and virtualization workloads over the core-count-focused Gold 62xx variants.
- Plan power and cooling for the 205 W TDP, and buy matched pairs if you intend to run dual-socket: both CPUs should be the same model and stepping for UPI-linked operation.
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 6242R is a 20-core, 40-thread processor from the 2nd-Gen Xeon Scalable family (Cascade Lake Refresh), designed for enterprise servers, virtualization hosts, databases, analytics, and HPC workloads. With a 3.10 GHz base clock, 4.10 GHz turbo, and support for hexa-channel DDR4-2933 ECC memory, it targets buyers who need balanced compute and memory bandwidth in dual-socket platforms. Note that memory capacity, PCIe lane allocation, and final configuration depend on the server platform chosen.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Product family | 2nd-Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake Refresh) |
| Model | Intel Xeon Gold 6242R |
| Total cores / threads | 20 / 40 |
| Processor base frequency | 3.10 GHz |
| Max turbo frequency | 4.10 GHz |
| L3 cache | 35.75 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 (LGA 3647) |
| Typical TDP | 205 W (verify chassis cooling and power design) |
| Memory type & speed | DDR4-2933 (ECC supported) |
| Memory channels | 6 (hexa-channel) |
| Max memory capacity (per socket) | Platform dependent (commonly up to 1 TB) |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, up to 48 lanes (platform dependent) |
| UPI links | 2 |
| Max CPU configuration | Dual-socket (2S) |
| Instruction set & extensions | 64-bit; AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, Intel DL Boost |
| Virtualization & security | Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT, hardware security features |
| Target segment | Enterprise servers, virtualization, databases, analytics, HPC |
Good to know
- This CPU requires an LGA 3647 socket motherboard with a compatible chipset and BIOS support for Cascade Lake Refresh parts — confirm platform qualification before ordering, as many early Skylake-generation boards need firmware updates.
- Within the Gold family, the 6242R sits in the higher-frequency tier of the Cascade Lake Refresh lineup, favoring per-core throughput for database and virtualization workloads over the core-count-focused Gold 62xx variants.
- Plan power and cooling for the 205 W TDP, and buy matched pairs if you intend to run dual-socket: both CPUs should be the same model and stepping for UPI-linked operation.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
