INTEL Xeon 6256 3.60GHz CPU
The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 2nd-Generation Intel Xeon Scalable family (Cascade Lake), positioned in the upper Gold tier for mainstream enterprise servers. With a 2.10 GHz base frequency and 3.70 GHz max turbo, it suits virtualization hosts, databases, and analytics workloads where per-core performance matters. Note that it requires an FCLGA3647 socket platform with compatible C620-series chipset and appropriate cooling for its 125 W TDP.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Product family | 2nd-Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) |
| Processor model | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 |
| Base frequency | 2.10 GHz |
| Max turbo frequency | 3.70 GHz |
| L3 cache | 19.25 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 (platform and chipset dependent) |
| TDP | 125 W (verify server thermal design) |
| Memory type | DDR4-2933, ECC supported |
| Memory channels | 6 |
| Max memory capacity | Platform dependent (commonly up to 1 TB per CPU) |
| PCIe support | PCIe 3.0, up to 48 lanes (platform dependent) |
| UPI links | 2 |
| Max CPU configuration | Dual-socket |
| Instruction set | 64-bit |
| Instruction extensions | AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, Intel DL Boost |
| Virtualization support | Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Reliability & security | ECC memory, enterprise RAS features |
| Target applications | Virtualization, cloud servers, databases, analytics, enterprise workloads |
Good to know
- Compatibility: requires an LGA3647 socket motherboard with a C620-series chipset (e.g., C621/C622); confirm BIOS support for Cascade Lake before upgrading from Skylake-generation Xeon Scalable CPUs.
- Family positioning: within the Xeon Gold range, the 6256 offers relatively few cores at high frequencies, making it a better fit for per-core-licensed applications (databases, virtualization) than core-heavy Gold 62xx siblings.
- Buying tip: check whether your chassis and heatsink are rated for the 125 W TDP and confirm dual-socket configurations use matched CPUs and UPI-linked board support.
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 6256 is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 2nd-Generation Intel Xeon Scalable family (Cascade Lake), positioned in the upper Gold tier for mainstream enterprise servers. With a 2.10 GHz base frequency and 3.70 GHz max turbo, it suits virtualization hosts, databases, and analytics workloads where per-core performance matters. Note that it requires an FCLGA3647 socket platform with compatible C620-series chipset and appropriate cooling for its 125 W TDP.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Product family | 2nd-Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) |
| Processor model | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 |
| Base frequency | 2.10 GHz |
| Max turbo frequency | 3.70 GHz |
| L3 cache | 19.25 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 (platform and chipset dependent) |
| TDP | 125 W (verify server thermal design) |
| Memory type | DDR4-2933, ECC supported |
| Memory channels | 6 |
| Max memory capacity | Platform dependent (commonly up to 1 TB per CPU) |
| PCIe support | PCIe 3.0, up to 48 lanes (platform dependent) |
| UPI links | 2 |
| Max CPU configuration | Dual-socket |
| Instruction set | 64-bit |
| Instruction extensions | AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, Intel DL Boost |
| Virtualization support | Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Reliability & security | ECC memory, enterprise RAS features |
| Target applications | Virtualization, cloud servers, databases, analytics, enterprise workloads |
Good to know
- Compatibility: requires an LGA3647 socket motherboard with a C620-series chipset (e.g., C621/C622); confirm BIOS support for Cascade Lake before upgrading from Skylake-generation Xeon Scalable CPUs.
- Family positioning: within the Xeon Gold range, the 6256 offers relatively few cores at high frequencies, making it a better fit for per-core-licensed applications (databases, virtualization) than core-heavy Gold 62xx siblings.
- Buying tip: check whether your chassis and heatsink are rated for the 125 W TDP and confirm dual-socket configurations use matched CPUs and UPI-linked board support.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
