Intel Xeon Gold 6246 Processor
3.3 GHz / 12 Cores / 24 Threads / 24.75 MB Cache / 165 W
- Part Number
- XEON-GOLD-6246
- Brand
- Intel
- Category
- Server Processor
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Technical Specifications
| Socket | LGA3647 |
|---|---|
| Series | Xeon Gold |
| Generation | 2nd Gen (Cascade Lake) |
| Cores | 12 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 RDIMM · DDR4 LRDIMM · DDR4 3DS RDIMM |
| Max Memory Speed | 2933 MHz |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Memory Channels | 6 channels |
| Condition | New · Used |
| Threads | 24 |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| Cache | 24.75 MB |
| TDP | 165 W |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Intel Xeon Gold 6246 — 12 cores and 24 threads at 3.30 GHz base / 4.20 GHz turbo, 24.75 MB cache, 165 W TDP, FCLGA3647. Supplied from stock with a 1-year warranty.
The frequency model of the Cascade Lake Gold range
The 6246 belongs to the 2nd Gen Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) family, launched in Q2 2019 on a 14 nm process. Within the Gold tier it is the frequency-first pick: only 12 cores, but a 3.30 GHz base clock — the highest of the Gold 62xx group — with a 4.20 GHz turbo. For databases, virtualisation hosts and per-core-licensed software, twelve fast cores frequently beat twenty slower ones, which is why the 6246 remains one of the most requested Cascade Lake parts on the secondary market.
The platform is the C620 generation: 6 channels of DDR4-2933 (up to 1 TB and, with Cascade Lake, Intel Optane persistent memory supported), PCIe 3.0 with 48 lanes, and 3 UPI links at 10.4 GT/s allowing up to 4-socket (4S) builds on the FCLGA3647 socket.
Technical specifications
| Product collection | 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) |
|---|---|
| Processor number / sSpec | 6246 / SRF9J |
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 (Hyper-Threading) |
| Base / Max turbo frequency | 3.30 GHz / 4.20 GHz |
| Cache | 24.75 MB |
| TDP | 165 W (TCASE 76 °C) |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 |
| Memory | 6 channels DDR4-2933, up to 1 TB, ECC RDIMM / LRDIMM / 3DS RDIMM, Optane PMem supported |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes |
| UPI links | 3 at 10.4 GT/s (up to 4S) |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Launch | Q2 2019 |
Instruction set extensions: Intel SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 and AVX-512 with two FMA units, plus Intel DL Boost (VNNI). Security and management: AES-NI, TXT, VT-x with EPT and VT-d.
Servers that commonly take this processor
The 6246 fits Cascade Lake platforms on the FCLGA3647 socket. The server families we ship against most often:
- Dell PowerEdge 14G R640, R740, R740xd, R840, R940xa (4S)
- HPE ProLiant Gen10 DL360, DL380, DL560, DL580
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650, SR630, SR850 (4S)
- Supermicro X11 generation boards
- Cisco UCS M5 C220 M5, C240 M5
Buying on the secondary market: first- and second-generation Scalable parts share the LGA3647 socket, but board BIOS and heatsink keep-out differ between generations — tell us your exact server model when you enquire and we will confirm compatibility and the required BIOS level.
How it compares across generations
| Processor | Cores / Threads | Base / Turbo | Cache | TDP | Memory | PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 6246 | 12 / 24 | 3.30 / 4.20 GHz | 24.75 MB | 165 W | 6× DDR4-2933 | 3.0 × 48 |
| Gold 6258R | 28 / 56 | 2.70 / 4.00 GHz | 38.5 MB | 205 W | 6× DDR4-2666 | 3.0 × 48 |
| Gold 5220S | 18 / 36 | 2.70 / 3.90 GHz | 24.75 MB | 125 W | 6× DDR4-2666 | 3.0 × 48 |
| Silver 4316 | 20 / 40 | 2.30 / 3.40 GHz | 30 MB | 150 W | 8× DDR4-2666 | 4.0 × 64 |
Against its Gold siblings the 6246 trades core count for clocks: choose it over the 6258R when per-core speed and a 165 W budget matter more than 28-core throughput, and over the 5220S when you need the higher DDR4-2933 memory speed and 4-socket scalability.
How each processor is tested before it ships
- Visual inspection of the integrated heat spreader, substrate and contact pads; the sSpec laser marking (SRF9J on our stock) is verified against the Intel specification sheet.
- Burn-in on an LGA3647 diagnostic board with a matched pair of DDR DIMMs.
- All 6 memory channels and the first PCIe lanes are validated, then the CPU is identified in the BIOS and in the operating system.
- A sustained multi-threaded load test at full core count, with the clock and thermal readings recorded.
- Final clean, then packaging in an anti-static tray with foam, which is how it arrives to you.
Warranty and lead time
Every processor is covered by a 1-year warranty against defects in workmanship and function. If a part fails within the period we replace it or refund it, and we cover return shipping on a verified fault. Stock is held in our own warehouse and normally dispatches within three to seven working days; tracking is issued at dispatch.
Purchasing and volume enquiries
The minimum order quantity for this processor is 2 units. Price is quotation-based rather than listed, because server CPU pricing moves with each incoming batch — send us the quantity you need and we will come back with a firm quote and the current lead time. Larger quantities are tested in matched batches so you receive consistent steppings.
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