INTEL Xeon 6242 2.80GHz CPU
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor from the 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable family (Cascade Lake), designed for enterprise servers and data center deployments. It suits virtualization hosts, compute-intensive workloads, and storage/controller nodes that benefit from high memory bandwidth and strong I/O scalability. Note that it requires an FCLGA3647 motherboard and platform support, so verify socket and BIOS compatibility before ordering.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Family | 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) |
| Model | Xeon Gold 6242 |
| Cores / Threads | 16 cores / 32 threads |
| Base Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 (platform dependent) |
| TDP | 150 W (verify chassis cooling) |
| Memory Type | DDR4-2933, ECC supported |
| Memory Channels | 6 |
| Max Memory Capacity | Up to 1 TB per socket (platform dependent) |
| PCIe | PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes |
| UPI Links | 3 |
| Max CPU Configuration | Dual socket (2S) |
| Instruction Set / Extensions | 64-bit; AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, Intel DL Boost, AES-NI |
| Virtualization | Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Reliability | ECC, RAS, Intel Run Sure Technology |
| Target Segment | Enterprise servers / data centers |
Good to know
- Compatibility: strictly limited to FCLGA3647 platforms with Cascade Lake support — LGA3647 boards validated only for 1st Gen (Skylake-SP) CPUs will not work; check the motherboard QVL and BIOS version.
- Family positioning: within the Xeon Scalable stack, the Gold 6242 sits in the mainstream Gold tier — more cores and higher memory support than Bronze/Silver parts, positioned below Platinum for mission-critical scale-up deployments. Dual-socket operation is enabled via its 3 UPI links.
- Buying tip: confirm whether your deployment actually needs AVX-512/DL Boost (e.g., inference or HPC workloads) versus general virtualization, and budget for adequate cooling given the 150 W TDP when planning a 2S build.
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 6242 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor from the 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable family (Cascade Lake), designed for enterprise servers and data center deployments. It suits virtualization hosts, compute-intensive workloads, and storage/controller nodes that benefit from high memory bandwidth and strong I/O scalability. Note that it requires an FCLGA3647 motherboard and platform support, so verify socket and BIOS compatibility before ordering.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Family | 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) |
| Model | Xeon Gold 6242 |
| Cores / Threads | 16 cores / 32 threads |
| Base Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 (platform dependent) |
| TDP | 150 W (verify chassis cooling) |
| Memory Type | DDR4-2933, ECC supported |
| Memory Channels | 6 |
| Max Memory Capacity | Up to 1 TB per socket (platform dependent) |
| PCIe | PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes |
| UPI Links | 3 |
| Max CPU Configuration | Dual socket (2S) |
| Instruction Set / Extensions | 64-bit; AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, Intel DL Boost, AES-NI |
| Virtualization | Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Reliability | ECC, RAS, Intel Run Sure Technology |
| Target Segment | Enterprise servers / data centers |
Good to know
- Compatibility: strictly limited to FCLGA3647 platforms with Cascade Lake support — LGA3647 boards validated only for 1st Gen (Skylake-SP) CPUs will not work; check the motherboard QVL and BIOS version.
- Family positioning: within the Xeon Scalable stack, the Gold 6242 sits in the mainstream Gold tier — more cores and higher memory support than Bronze/Silver parts, positioned below Platinum for mission-critical scale-up deployments. Dual-socket operation is enabled via its 3 UPI links.
- Buying tip: confirm whether your deployment actually needs AVX-512/DL Boost (e.g., inference or HPC workloads) versus general virtualization, and budget for adequate cooling given the 150 W TDP when planning a 2S build.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
