Intel Xeon 6949P
Expert rating8.9 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4710
- Core/Thread Count:
- 72C/144T
- TDP:
- 400W
- iGPU:
- None
- CPU Series:
- Xeon 6900P
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Intel Xeon 6949P Review
Intel Xeon 6949P 72-core 144-thread Granite Rapids server processor, 2.5GHz base / 3.9GHz boost, 336MB L3 cache, 400W TDP, LGA 4710 socket, Xeon 6900P series
The Intel Xeon 6949P balances 72 P-cores against a higher 3.9GHz boost clock and a tighter 400W envelope, making it a clock-forward option in the Xeon 6900P family for workloads that reward per-core speed as much as core count.
Performance and Architecture
The Xeon 6949P runs 72 Granite Rapids P-cores and 144 threads at a 2.5GHz base clock, boosting to 3.9GHz - one of the higher turbo speeds in the 6900P stack. Its 336MB of L3 cache, AMX matrix acceleration, and PCIe 5.0/CXL 2.0 I/O give it strong footing for both traditional compute and AI-inference-adjacent workloads.
Platform and Deployment
Running on the LGA 4710 platform at a 400W TDP, the Xeon 6949P is tuned for 2-socket servers where administrators want fewer, faster cores rather than maximum thread count, easing per-core software licensing costs for latency-sensitive services.
Comparison to Alternatives
Compared to AMD's EPYC 9655 in this catalog, the Xeon 6949P offers fewer cores but a notably higher boost clock, appealing to per-core-licensed enterprise software and HPC workloads sensitive to single-thread latency. Against Intel's Emerald Rapids Xeon Platinum 8592+ already in the catalog, the 6949P delivers a substantial clock-speed and cache upgrade on the newer Granite Rapids platform while staying in a comparable power class.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 6949P |
| 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 | 72 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 72 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 144 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.5 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 336 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 400 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 | 400 W |
| iGPU | None |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.9 / 10
The Intel Xeon 6949P is a clock-forward Granite Rapids option, trading some core count for one of the fastest boost speeds in the Xeon 6900P family.
Best for
- Per-core-licensed enterprise applications
- High-frequency trading and latency-sensitive compute
- Mixed compute and AI-inference server nodes
Not for
- Maximum core-density scale-out clusters
- Low-power edge deployments
- Single-socket budget servers
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon 6949P?
The Intel Xeon 6949P is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 72, Threads 144, Base Clock 2.5 GHz, Boost Clock 3.9 GHz, L3 Cache 336.
Will the Intel Xeon 6949P work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon 6949P 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 6949P best suited to?
It suits per-core-licensed enterprise applications, high-frequency trading and latency-sensitive compute, mixed compute and ai-inference server nodes.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon 6949P?
It is a poor fit for maximum core-density scale-out clusters, low-power edge deployments, single-socket budget servers.