Intel Xeon 6944P
Expert rating8.9 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 7529
- Core/Thread Count:
- 72C/144T
- TDP:
- 345W
- Core Type:
- Performance
- CPU Series:
- Xeon 6
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-11
Intel Xeon 6944P Review
Intel Xeon 6944P 72-core 144-thread server processor, 1.8GHz base / 3.2GHz boost, 345W TDP, 144MB L3 cache, Granite Rapids, LGA 7529 socket
The Intel Xeon 6944P is the entry point into Intel's flagship LGA 7529 platform, running the lowest clock and TDP of the three LGA 7529 SKUs while still delivering 12-channel MCR DIMM bandwidth.
Performance and Architecture
With 72 cores and 144 threads, the Intel Xeon 6944P runs the most conservative clock profile of the LGA 7529 trio at 1.8GHz base boosting to 3.2GHz, backed by 144MB of L3 cache and a comparatively modest 345W TDP.
Platform and Memory
The Intel Xeon 6944P uses the LGA 7529 platform in a 1S/2S configuration, supporting 12-channel MCR DIMM memory up to 1.5TB at DDR5-8800. It gives buyers entry to the flagship platform's memory bandwidth without the 6960P's clock premium or the 6952P's extra cores.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the LGA 7529 flagship trio in this catalog, the Xeon 6944P is the value entry point, trailing the 6960P on clock speed and the 6952P on core count while running a lower TDP than either. Against AMD's flagship EPYC parts in this catalog, it competes on Intel's 12-channel MCR DIMM bandwidth and AMX/CXL platform features.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 6944P |
| Codename | Granite Rapids |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Server |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Granite Rapids |
| Socket | Other |
| Socket | 1S/2S |
| Socket Status | Current |
| Process Node | 3 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 72 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 72 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 144 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 1.8 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 144 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 345 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Memory Channels | 12 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1536 GB (12-channel MCR DIMM DDR5-8800) |
| 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 | 345 W |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.9 / 10
The Intel Xeon 6944P is the value entry point into Intel's flagship LGA 7529 platform, trading clock speed and core count against the 6952P/6960P for a lower TDP.
Best for
- Entry-level flagship platform deployments
- In-memory databases
- Power-conscious high-bandwidth servers
Not for
- Maximum core-count HPC
- Maximum clock-speed workloads
- Budget-conscious builds
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon 6944P?
The Intel Xeon 6944P is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 72, Threads 144, Base Clock 1.8 GHz, Boost Clock 3.2 GHz, L3 Cache 144.
Will the Intel Xeon 6944P work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon 6944P lists Socket is LGA 7529. 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 6944P best suited to?
It suits entry-level flagship platform deployments, in-memory databases, power-conscious high-bandwidth servers.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon 6944P?
It is a poor fit for maximum core-count hpc, maximum clock-speed workloads, budget-conscious builds.