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One thing to look ahead to: Intel is anticipated to launch its next-generation Xeon CPUs subsequent yr, aiming to lastly problem AMD extra successfully within the information middle market after trailing for a number of generations. Codenamed Diamond Rapids, the lineup is rumored to incorporate a 192-core flagship mannequin, matching AMD’s top-tier Epyc 9965 by way of core depend.
In keeping with a leaked slide posted on X, every CPU will characteristic as much as 4 compute tiles, with the 192 cores distributed evenly throughout 4 48-core tiles. Different leaked specs embody a 500W TDP for a single-socket configuration and help for between eight and 16 DDR5 reminiscence channels per SoC. The slide additionally signifies that the CPUs shall be manufactured utilizing Intel’s superior 18A course of node.
The brand new lineup will reportedly make the most of high-performance Panther Cove cores with help for Intel’s APX (Superior Efficiency Extensions), which considerably improves the effectivity of AMX (Superior Matrix Extensions) and introduces native help for extra floating-point codecs, together with TF32 and FP8.
Whereas the newest leak would not throw any extra gentle on the next-gen Xeon chips, earlier experiences revealed they’ll characteristic a 9324-pin LGA socket.
Diamond Rapids 192 P cores 500w TDP
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Diamond Rapids can be anticipated to help second-generation MRDIMM reminiscence, enabling information switch charges of as much as 12,800 MT/s – considerably greater than the 8,800 MT/s supported by the present Granite Rapids processors. If correct, the upgraded reminiscence subsystem might ship as much as 1.6 TB/s of peak bandwidth, a considerable enchancment over Granite Rapids’ 844 GB/s.
Intel’s upcoming information middle CPUs shall be a part of the Oak Stream platform, providing help for as much as 4 sockets and PCIe Gen 6 connectivity. Notably, Diamond Rapids chips shall be manufactured on Intel’s 18A course of node, although the corporate is reportedly shifting exterior foundry prospects to the newer, extra environment friendly 14A node as a substitute.
Diamond Rapids will succeed Granite Rapids as Intel’s next-generation server processor lineup and is anticipated to debut someday in 2026. It is going to compete straight with AMD’s Epyc Venice lineup, confirmed for launch in 2026. Venice is ready to characteristic as much as 256 Zen 6 cores, representing a big leap from the present Epyc ‘Turin’ 9965, which provides as much as 192 Zen 5c cores, 384MB of L3 cache, and a 2.25 GHz base clock.