Intel Xeon 6926P
Expert rating8.4 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4710
- Core/Thread Count:
- 44C/88T
- TDP:
- 250W
- iGPU:
- None
- CPU Series:
- Xeon 6900P
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Intel Xeon 6926P Review
Intel Xeon 6926P 44-core 88-thread Granite Rapids server processor, 2.6GHz base / 3.7GHz boost, 240MB L3 cache, 250W TDP, LGA 4710 socket, Xeon 6900P series
The Intel Xeon 6926P is a lower-core-count Xeon 6900P SKU that still inherits the platform's full 12-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth, aimed at memory-per-core-heavy database and analytics deployments rather than core-count consolidation.
Performance and Architecture
The Xeon 6926P runs 44 Granite Rapids P-cores and 88 threads at a 2.6GHz base clock boosting to 3.7GHz, with 240MB of L3 cache shared across the die. Despite the lower core count relative to the rest of the 6900P stack, it retains the full 12-channel memory controller, AMX acceleration, and PCIe 5.0/CXL 2.0 I/O of the platform.
Platform and Deployment
On the LGA 4710 socket at a 250W TDP, the Xeon 6926P targets deployments that need very high memory capacity and bandwidth per core - large in-memory databases and analytics engines - rather than raw thread count for horizontal scale-out.
Comparison to Alternatives
Compared to AMD's EPYC 9655 in this catalog, the Xeon 6926P offers far fewer cores but matches the 6900 platform's 12-channel memory bandwidth, making it a specialist choice for memory-capacity-bound workloads rather than a general core-count competitor. Against Intel's own Emerald Rapids Xeon Platinum 8592+ already in the catalog, the 6926P provides a comparable core count on the newer Granite Rapids platform with additional memory bandwidth headroom.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 6926P |
| Codename | Granite Rapids |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Server |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Granite Rapids |
| Socket | Other |
| Socket Status | Current |
| Process Node | 3 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 44 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 44 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 88 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.6 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 240 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 250 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Memory Channels | 12 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1536 GB |
| ECC Support | Yes |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | No |
|---|---|
| Copilot Plus Certified | No |
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 |
|---|
| Form Factor | Server & Enthusiast |
|---|---|
| TDP | 250 W |
| iGPU | None |
Expert Review
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Expert rating8.4 / 10
The Intel Xeon 6926P trades core count for full Xeon 6900P memory bandwidth, a strong pick for memory-capacity-bound database workloads.
Best for
- Large in-memory database servers
- High memory-capacity analytics engines
- Memory-bandwidth-bound enterprise applications
Not for
- Massive core-count consolidation
- Entry-level or budget servers
- Compute-bound HPC clusters needing peak core count
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon 6926P?
The Intel Xeon 6926P is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 44, Threads 88, Base Clock 2.6 GHz, Boost Clock 3.7 GHz, L3 Cache 240.
Will the Intel Xeon 6926P work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon 6926P 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 6926P best suited to?
It suits large in-memory database servers, high memory-capacity analytics engines, memory-bandwidth-bound enterprise applications.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon 6926P?
It is a poor fit for massive core-count consolidation, entry-level or budget servers, compute-bound hpc clusters needing peak core count.