INTEL Xeon 6434 3.70GHz CPU
The Intel Xeon Gold 6434 is a 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor (Sapphire Rapids microarchitecture) aimed at B2B buyers building or refreshing dual-socket-capable server platforms for virtualization, compute-heavy workloads, and storage/controller roles. With 24 cores, 48 threads, and a 3.70 GHz max turbo frequency, it balances throughput with strong per-core responsiveness. Note that deployment requires a socket FCLGA4677 motherboard and DDR5-ready platform, so confirm platform compatibility before ordering.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Processor Model | Intel Xeon Gold 6434 |
| Product Family | 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Microarchitecture | Sapphire Rapids |
| Total Cores | 24 Cores |
| Total Threads | 48 Threads (with Hyper-Threading) |
| Base Clock Speed | 2.30 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.70 GHz (workload dependent) |
| Cache (L3) | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 205W (verify chassis and cooling provisioning) |
| Socket Compatibility | FCLGA4677 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 8-Channel |
| Max Memory Speed Supported | DDR5-4800 MT/s (may vary by DIMM population) |
| Max Memory Capacity | Up to 4 TB (server platform dependent) |
| PCI Express Version | PCIe Gen 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 Lanes |
| Intel UPI Speed | 16 GT/s |
| Launch Year | 2023 |
| Advanced Technologies | Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, AVX-512, DL Boost, Virtualization Technologies |
Good to know
- Platform dependency: this CPU requires an FCLGA4677 socket board with Sapphire Rapids BIOS support and DDR5 memory; it is not backward compatible with LGA4189 / 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable systems.
- Within the 4th Gen Xeon Scalable family, the Gold 6434 positions as a high-frequency, mid-density option — suited to virtualization hosts and latency-sensitive services where many core-count tiers trade clock speed for parallelism.
- Buying tip: validate your platform’s VRM and cooling budget against the 205W TDP, and pair with DDR5-4800 modules across all 8 channels to realize full memory bandwidth before comparing quotations.
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 6434 is a 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor (Sapphire Rapids microarchitecture) aimed at B2B buyers building or refreshing dual-socket-capable server platforms for virtualization, compute-heavy workloads, and storage/controller roles. With 24 cores, 48 threads, and a 3.70 GHz max turbo frequency, it balances throughput with strong per-core responsiveness. Note that deployment requires a socket FCLGA4677 motherboard and DDR5-ready platform, so confirm platform compatibility before ordering.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Processor Model | Intel Xeon Gold 6434 |
| Product Family | 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Microarchitecture | Sapphire Rapids |
| Total Cores | 24 Cores |
| Total Threads | 48 Threads (with Hyper-Threading) |
| Base Clock Speed | 2.30 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.70 GHz (workload dependent) |
| Cache (L3) | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 205W (verify chassis and cooling provisioning) |
| Socket Compatibility | FCLGA4677 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 8-Channel |
| Max Memory Speed Supported | DDR5-4800 MT/s (may vary by DIMM population) |
| Max Memory Capacity | Up to 4 TB (server platform dependent) |
| PCI Express Version | PCIe Gen 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 Lanes |
| Intel UPI Speed | 16 GT/s |
| Launch Year | 2023 |
| Advanced Technologies | Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, AVX-512, DL Boost, Virtualization Technologies |
Good to know
- Platform dependency: this CPU requires an FCLGA4677 socket board with Sapphire Rapids BIOS support and DDR5 memory; it is not backward compatible with LGA4189 / 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable systems.
- Within the 4th Gen Xeon Scalable family, the Gold 6434 positions as a high-frequency, mid-density option — suited to virtualization hosts and latency-sensitive services where many core-count tiers trade clock speed for parallelism.
- Buying tip: validate your platform’s VRM and cooling budget against the 205W TDP, and pair with DDR5-4800 modules across all 8 channels to realize full memory bandwidth before comparing quotations.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
