INTEL Xeon 6130 2.10GHz CPU
The Intel Xeon Gold 6130 is a 16-core, 32-thread server processor from the first-generation Xeon Scalable family (Skylake-SP), aimed at buyers refreshing or building out two-socket and up to four-socket enterprise platforms. With a 2.10 GHz base clock, 3.70 GHz turbo, and 22 MB of shared L3 cache at a 125 W TDP, it fits consolidation-heavy workloads such as virtualization hosts and general-purpose compute nodes. Its 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes and three UPI links give you room for NICs, HBAs, and accelerators in I/O-dense chassis. Practical dependency note: this is an FCLGA3647 part, so confirm your motherboard and BIOS support Skylake-SP before ordering as a replacement or upgrade.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product name | Intel Xeon Gold 6130 |
| Microarchitecture / Code name | Skylake-SP (Xeon Scalable) |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| Total cores / threads | 16 cores / 32 threads (Hyper-Threading) |
| Base frequency | 2.10 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB shared |
| TDP | 125 W (size chassis cooling and heatsinks accordingly) |
| Socket / Package | FCLGA3647 (LGA 3647) |
| Memory support | Up to 6-channel DDR4-2666, ECC supported; max memory size up to 768 GB (dependent on system) |
| Max # of PCIe lanes | 48 (PCIe 3.0) |
| UPI / Interconnect | 3 UPI links (supports multi-socket configurations) |
| Scalability | Up to 4-socket (platform dependent) |
| Launch date / status | Launched Q3 2017 (Xeon Scalable family) |
| Typical RCP (guidance at launch) | ~$1,894 (varies by vendor / region / time) |
How it compares within the family
| Model | Positioning vs. this unit | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| INTEL Xeon 6126 2.60GHz CPU | Fewer cores (6/12 vs. 16/32) at a higher 2.60 GHz base clock, so it trades throughput for per-core speed at a lower power budget (~85 W estimated) | Application servers and storage controllers where clock speed matters more than core count |
| INTEL Xeon 6128 3.40GHz CPU | An 8-core / 16-thread entry-to-mid tier option in the same LGA 3647 / Skylake-SP family — half the thread count of the 6130 | Virtualization hosts, storage controllers, and general-purpose nodes with mixed workloads |
| INTEL Xeon 6136 3.00GHz CPU | 12 cores / 24 threads at a much higher 3.00 GHz base (3.70 GHz turbo) and 140 W TDP — fewer cores, more frequency, higher power draw | Latency-sensitive compute and database servers alongside virtualization hosts |
| INTEL Xeon 6138 2.00GHz CPU | Steps up to 20 cores / 40 threads at a lower 2.00 GHz base, same 125 W TDP, 27.5 MB L3, and three UPI links at 10.4 GT/s | Compute-dense two-socket servers where core count outweighs base clock |
Typical workloads
- Two-socket virtualization hosts consolidating mixed VM fleets, using the 32 threads and six-channel DDR4-2666 memory bandwidth.
- General-purpose compute nodes in clusters, scalable up to four sockets where the platform supports it.
- I/O-dense servers pairing the 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes with high-port NICs, HBAs, or storage controllers.
- Replacement or refresh deployments on existing LGA 3647 platforms (verify motherboard and BIOS compatibility first).
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can I use the Xeon Gold 6130 in a dual-socket server?
A: Yes. It provides three UPI links and supports configurations up to four sockets, platform dependent. The more common deployment is a two-socket enterprise server, and both processors in a dual-socket board should be the same model.
Q: What memory does the 6130 require?
A: It supports up to six channels of DDR4-2666 with ECC, up to a maximum memory size of 768 GB depending on the system. Populate all six channels per CPU to realize full memory bandwidth.
Q: What should I check before ordering this as an upgrade?
A: Confirm your motherboard uses the FCLGA3647 (LGA 3647) socket and supports Skylake-SP processors in its BIOS. Also verify your chassis cooling is rated for the 125 W TDP before installation.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6130 is a 16-core, 32-thread server processor from the first-generation Xeon Scalable family (Skylake-SP), aimed at buyers refreshing or building out two-socket and up to four-socket enterprise platforms. With a 2.10 GHz base clock, 3.70 GHz turbo, and 22 MB of shared L3 cache at a 125 W TDP, it fits consolidation-heavy workloads such as virtualization hosts and general-purpose compute nodes. Its 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes and three UPI links give you room for NICs, HBAs, and accelerators in I/O-dense chassis. Practical dependency note: this is an FCLGA3647 part, so confirm your motherboard and BIOS support Skylake-SP before ordering as a replacement or upgrade.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product name | Intel Xeon Gold 6130 |
| Microarchitecture / Code name | Skylake-SP (Xeon Scalable) |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| Total cores / threads | 16 cores / 32 threads (Hyper-Threading) |
| Base frequency | 2.10 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB shared |
| TDP | 125 W (size chassis cooling and heatsinks accordingly) |
| Socket / Package | FCLGA3647 (LGA 3647) |
| Memory support | Up to 6-channel DDR4-2666, ECC supported; max memory size up to 768 GB (dependent on system) |
| Max # of PCIe lanes | 48 (PCIe 3.0) |
| UPI / Interconnect | 3 UPI links (supports multi-socket configurations) |
| Scalability | Up to 4-socket (platform dependent) |
| Launch date / status | Launched Q3 2017 (Xeon Scalable family) |
| Typical RCP (guidance at launch) | ~$1,894 (varies by vendor / region / time) |
How it compares within the family
| Model | Positioning vs. this unit | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| INTEL Xeon 6126 2.60GHz CPU | Fewer cores (6/12 vs. 16/32) at a higher 2.60 GHz base clock, so it trades throughput for per-core speed at a lower power budget (~85 W estimated) | Application servers and storage controllers where clock speed matters more than core count |
| INTEL Xeon 6128 3.40GHz CPU | An 8-core / 16-thread entry-to-mid tier option in the same LGA 3647 / Skylake-SP family — half the thread count of the 6130 | Virtualization hosts, storage controllers, and general-purpose nodes with mixed workloads |
| INTEL Xeon 6136 3.00GHz CPU | 12 cores / 24 threads at a much higher 3.00 GHz base (3.70 GHz turbo) and 140 W TDP — fewer cores, more frequency, higher power draw | Latency-sensitive compute and database servers alongside virtualization hosts |
| INTEL Xeon 6138 2.00GHz CPU | Steps up to 20 cores / 40 threads at a lower 2.00 GHz base, same 125 W TDP, 27.5 MB L3, and three UPI links at 10.4 GT/s | Compute-dense two-socket servers where core count outweighs base clock |
Typical workloads
- Two-socket virtualization hosts consolidating mixed VM fleets, using the 32 threads and six-channel DDR4-2666 memory bandwidth.
- General-purpose compute nodes in clusters, scalable up to four sockets where the platform supports it.
- I/O-dense servers pairing the 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes with high-port NICs, HBAs, or storage controllers.
- Replacement or refresh deployments on existing LGA 3647 platforms (verify motherboard and BIOS compatibility first).
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can I use the Xeon Gold 6130 in a dual-socket server?
A: Yes. It provides three UPI links and supports configurations up to four sockets, platform dependent. The more common deployment is a two-socket enterprise server, and both processors in a dual-socket board should be the same model.
Q: What memory does the 6130 require?
A: It supports up to six channels of DDR4-2666 with ECC, up to a maximum memory size of 768 GB depending on the system. Populate all six channels per CPU to realize full memory bandwidth.
Q: What should I check before ordering this as an upgrade?
A: Confirm your motherboard uses the FCLGA3647 (LGA 3647) socket and supports Skylake-SP processors in its BIOS. Also verify your chassis cooling is rated for the 125 W TDP before installation.
