Intel Xeon Gold 6242 Server Processor | 16 Cores 32 Threads | 2.8 GHz Base | 3.9 GHz Turbo | LGA 3647 | 22MB Cache | Enterprise Data Center CPU
- Intel Xeon Scalable “Gold” series processor
- 16 cores / 32 threads (Hyper-Threading enabled)
- Base frequency: 2.8 GHz
- Turbo frequency: up to 3.9 GHz
- 22 MB L3 Smart Cache
- 6-channel DDR4 memory architecture
- LGA 3647 server socket platform
- Intel AVX-512 support for heavy compute workloads
- Optimized for virtualization and enterprise applications
- Dual-socket capable server platform
- Strong single-core and multi-core performance balance
- SKU: Xeon-Gold-6242
- Categories: Intel Xeon Processors
Ideal Use Cases
- Server virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V)
- Cloud infrastructure and hosting
- Database servers (SQL, Oracle, etc.)
- Enterprise application hosting
- High-performance computing workloads
- Mixed workload environments needing high clock speed
Security & Enterprise Features
- Intel AES-NI encryption acceleration
- Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT)
- Intel VT-x / VT-d virtualization support
- Execute Disable Bit (XD) protection
- Intel RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) features
- Secure multi-tenant workload isolation
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 is a 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) server processor designed for enterprise workloads, virtualization, and data center applications. With high clock speeds and strong reliability, it is optimized for balanced performance and stability in multi-threaded environments.
| Processor Model | Intel Xeon Gold 6242 |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (14nm) |
| Number of Cores | 16 Cores |
| Number of Threads | 32 Threads |
| Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| Smart Cache | 22 MB L3 |
| Socket Type | LGA 3647 |
| TDP | 150W |
| Memory Type | DDR4 ECC Registered (RDIMM / LRDIMM) |
| Memory Support | DDR4-2933 |
| Maximum Memory | Up to 1 TB |
| ECC Memory Support | Yes |
| Virtualization Support | Yes (Intel VT-x / VT-d) |
| PCIe Lanes | Up to 48 (PCIe 3.0) |
| Memory Channels | 6 |
| Platform Type | Up to 4-socket scalable (server dependent) |
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• Hardware diagnostics and functionality checks completed before delivery
• Guaranteed working condition upon delivery
• Reliable, scalable, and enterprise-ready performance
