Intel Xeon 6952P
Expert rating9.3 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 7529
- Core/Thread Count:
- 96C/192T
- TDP:
- 390W
- Core Type:
- Performance
- CPU Series:
- Xeon 6
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-11
Intel Xeon 6952P Review
Intel Xeon 6952P 96-core 192-thread server processor, 2.1GHz base / 3.5GHz boost, 390W TDP, 192MB L3 cache, Granite Rapids, LGA 7529 socket
The Intel Xeon 6952P is the core-count leader of the LGA 7529 flagship trio, packing 96 cores and 192 threads for the densest single-socket in-memory database and HPC deployments in this catalog.
Performance and Architecture
With 96 cores and 192 threads, the Intel Xeon 6952P leads the LGA 7529 flagship trio on core count, running a 2.1GHz base clock that boosts to 3.5GHz, backed by 192MB of L3 cache.
Platform and Memory
The Intel Xeon 6952P uses the LGA 7529 platform in a 1S/2S configuration, supporting 12-channel MCR DIMM memory up to 1.5TB at DDR5-8800. Its 96-core count gives it the most raw parallelism of any Xeon 6 in this catalog short of the two 120+ core flagships.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the LGA 7529 flagship trio in this catalog, the Xeon 6952P leads on core count over the 72-core 6944P/6960P pair, at a clock speed between the two. Against AMD's flagship EPYC parts in this catalog, its 96-core, 12-channel MCR DIMM configuration competes directly on raw single-socket density.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 6952P |
| 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 | 96 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 96 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 192 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.1 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 192 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 390 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 | 390 W |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 969 |
Cores 96 · Tested in H3C UniServer R3900 G7 (Intel Xeon 6952P) · Published by New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd., Jan-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 1,200 |
Cores 96 · Tested in H3C UniServer R3900 G7 (Intel Xeon 6952P) · Published by New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd., Jan-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 1,870 |
Cores 192 · Tested in ThinkSystem SC750 V4 (2.10 GHz, Intel Xeon 6952P) · Published by Lenovo Global Technology, May-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 2,270 |
Cores 192 · Tested in ThinkSystem SC750 V4 (2.10 GHz, Intel Xeon 6952P) · Published by Lenovo Global Technology, May-2026
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 rating9.3 / 10
The Intel Xeon 6952P is the core-count leader of Intel's LGA 7529 flagship trio, built for the densest single-socket in-memory database and HPC deployments.
Best for
- Hyperscale cloud infrastructure
- In-memory databases and HPC
- Maximum single-socket core density
Not for
- Small business servers
- Power-constrained deployments
- Budget-conscious builds
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon 6952P?
The Intel Xeon 6952P is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 96, Threads 192, Base Clock 2.1 GHz, Boost Clock 3.5 GHz, L3 Cache 192.
Will the Intel Xeon 6952P work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon 6952P 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 6952P best suited to?
It suits hyperscale cloud infrastructure, in-memory databases and hpc, maximum single-socket core density.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon 6952P?
It is a poor fit for small business servers, power-constrained deployments, budget-conscious builds.