Intel Launches 288-Core Xeon 6+ Processors on 18A Process for Data Center Workloads
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Summary
Intel has launched its Xeon 6+ processors codenamed 'Clearwater Forest,' featuring up to 288 energy-efficient Darkmont cores. These processors are the first data center CPUs built on Intel's 18A fabrication process (1.8nm-class) and are designed for telecom, cloud, and edge AI workloads. The chips incorporate Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX), QuickAssist Technology (QAT), Intel vRAN Boost, and feature 12 channels of DDR5-8000 memory with Foveros Direct 3D packaging technology.
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are the first data center CPUs made on the company's 18A fabrication process (1.8nm-class)
Intel aims its Xeon 6+ 'Clearwater Forest' processors primarily for telecom, cloud, and edge AI workloads
feature Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX), QuickAssist Technology (QAT), and Intel vRAN Boost technologies
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