Intel Xeon 6357P
Expert rating7.8 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4710
- Core/Thread Count:
- 8C/16T
- TDP:
- 110W
- Core Type:
- Performance
- CPU Series:
- Xeon 6
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-11
Intel Xeon 6357P Review
Intel Xeon 6357P 8-core 16-thread server processor, 3.0GHz base / 4.2GHz boost, 110W TDP, 16MB L3 cache, Granite Rapids, LGA 4710 socket
The Intel Xeon 6357P is an entry-level single-socket Xeon 6 for smaller business servers and edge workloads. Built on Intel's Granite Rapids architecture with performance (P-core) and rated for a 110W TDP, it pairs 8 cores and 16 threads with a 3.0GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.2GHz, backed by 16MB of L3 cache.
Performance and Architecture
With 8 cores and 16 threads, the Intel Xeon 6357P is built on Intel's Granite Rapids generation, using performance (P-core) designed for strong per-core performance in latency-sensitive workloads. Its 3.0GHz base clock boosts to 4.2GHz, and the 16MB L3 cache helps keep large working sets in cache for databases and virtualization hosts.
Platform and Memory
The Intel Xeon 6357P uses the LGA 4710 platform in a 1S/2S configuration, supporting 8-channel memory up to 2TB (8-channel DDR5-6400). This represents the entry point into the Granite Rapids P-core generation, giving system builders a clear point in Intel's current Xeon 6 stack to match against specific rack power and density budgets.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Xeon 6 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Xeon 6357P sits at the 8-core tier, offering stronger per-core and per-thread performance than the E-core parts at a similar price point. Against AMD's EPYC processors in this catalog, Intel's Xeon 6 competes primarily on per-core performance, platform features like CXL and AMX, and software ecosystem maturity. It fits traditional enterprise virtualization and database deployments already standardized on Intel platforms.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Codename | Granite Rapids |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Server |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Granite Rapids |
| Socket | 1S/2S |
| Socket | Other |
| Socket Status | Current |
| Process Node | 3 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 16 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.0 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 110 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Memory Channels | 8 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 2048 GB (8-channel DDR5-6400) |
| Max Memory Capacity | 2048 GB |
| ECC Support | Yes |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | No |
|---|
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 |
|---|
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 103 |
Cores 8 · Tested in ASUS RS300-E12-RS4 (3.00 GHz, Intel Xeon 6357P) · Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Jun-2025
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 116 |
Cores 8 · Tested in ASUS RS300-E12-RS4 (3.00 GHz, Intel Xeon 6357P) · Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Jun-2025
Full disclosure on spec.orgSPEC®, SPECrate® and SPECspeed® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Copied by permission of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Results retrieved from www.spec.org on 23 Sept 2026.
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7.8 / 10
The Intel Xeon 6357P is a solid entry point into the Xeon 6 P-core generation for smaller, single-socket deployments.
Best for
- Small business servers
- Edge computing
- Entry-level virtualization
Not for
- Large-scale virtualization
- High-density cloud deployments
- HPC workloads
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon 6357P?
The Intel Xeon 6357P is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 8, Threads 16, Base Clock 3.0 GHz, Boost Clock 4.2 GHz, L3 Cache 16.
Will the Intel Xeon 6357P work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon 6357P lists Socket is LGA 4710. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the Intel Xeon 6357P best suited to?
It suits small business servers, edge computing, entry-level virtualization.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon 6357P?
It is a poor fit for large-scale virtualization, high-density cloud deployments, hpc workloads.