Intel Xeon 6960P
Expert rating9.3 / 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 6960P Review
Intel Xeon 6960P 72-core 144-thread server processor, 2.7GHz base / 4.1GHz boost, 345W TDP, 144MB L3 cache, Granite Rapids, LGA 7529 socket
The Intel Xeon 6960P is the clock-speed leader of the LGA 7529 flagship trio, running 0.9GHz higher base clock than the 6944P at the same 72-core count for latency-sensitive flagship deployments.
Performance and Architecture
With 72 cores and 144 threads, the Intel Xeon 6960P runs a 2.7GHz base clock that boosts to 4.1GHz, far ahead of the 6944P's 1.8GHz base at the same core count, backed by 144MB of L3 cache.
Platform and Memory
The Intel Xeon 6960P uses the LGA 7529 platform in a 1S/2S configuration, supporting 12-channel MCR DIMM memory up to 1.5TB at DDR5-8800. Its clock lead over the 6944P makes it the choice for flagship deployments that are also latency-sensitive.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the LGA 7529 flagship trio in this catalog, the Xeon 6960P is the clock leader at 4.1GHz boost, well ahead of the 6944P's 3.2GHz at the same 72-core count, while the 6952P leads on core count instead. Against AMD's flagship EPYC parts in this catalog, its clock speed helps close the per-core gap at the top of Intel's stack.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 6960P |
| 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 | 2.7 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.1 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 |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 838 |
Cores 72 · Tested in H3C UniServer R3900 G7 (Intel Xeon 6960P) · Published by New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd., Oct-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 1,040 |
Cores 72 · Tested in H3C UniServer R3900 G7 (Intel Xeon 6960P) · Published by New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd., Oct-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 1,660 |
Cores 144 · Tested in ThinkSystem SC750 V4 (2.70 GHz, Intel Xeon 6960P) · Published by Lenovo Global Technology, Jun-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 2,150 |
Cores 144 · Tested in ThinkSystem SC750 V4 (2.70 GHz, Intel Xeon 6960P) · Published by Lenovo Global Technology, Jun-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 6960P is the clock-speed leader of Intel's LGA 7529 flagship trio, for the largest deployments that are also latency-sensitive.
Best for
- Latency-sensitive in-memory databases
- High-clock HPC at flagship scale
- Maximum single-socket throughput
Not for
- Maximum core-count HPC
- Power-constrained deployments
- Budget-conscious builds
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon 6960P?
The Intel Xeon 6960P is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 72, Threads 144, Base Clock 2.7 GHz, Boost Clock 4.1 GHz, L3 Cache 144.
Will the Intel Xeon 6960P work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon 6960P 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 6960P best suited to?
It suits latency-sensitive in-memory databases, high-clock hpc at flagship scale, maximum single-socket throughput.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon 6960P?
It is a poor fit for maximum core-count hpc, power-constrained deployments, budget-conscious builds.