| Product Collection | Xeon Gold 6244 |
|---|---|
| Total Cores | 8 |
| Total Threads | 16 |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.40 GHz |
| Processor Base Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
| Cache | 24.75 MB |
| Bus Speed | 10.4 GT/s UPI |
| Max Memory Size | 1 TB |
| Memory Types | DDR4-2933 |
| Max # of Memory Channels | 6 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 140.8 GB/s |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 150 W |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 |
| Chipset Support | Intel C62x Series |
| Instruction Set Extensions | Intel SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Max CPU Configuration | 2 |
| Operating System Support | Windows Server, Linux, VMware |
| Virtualization Technology | Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d, Intel EPT |
| Status | Launched |
| Launch Date | Q2'19 |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Max Thermal Design Power | 150 W |
| Min Thermal Design Power | 150 W |
| Scalability | 2S |
| Recommended Use | Relational Databases, ERP, High-Frequency Trading, Gaming Servers, Latency-Sensitive Applications |
Engineer's Note: The Intel Xeon Gold 6244 pairs 8 cores / 16 threads with a 3.60 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.40 GHz on demand and 24.75 MB of on-die cache, making it a drop-in candidate for latency-sensitive business applications. Its FCLGA3647 socket means it slots into existing platforms without board redesign. Positioned as the workhorse tier of the Scalable family, balancing per-core speed and core density, it is built for sustained multi-user workloads.
1. 24.75 MB of shared cache: a large last-level cache keeps hot working sets on-die, cutting memory round-trips for databases and compilers. Fewer main-memory accesses translate directly into lower average latency and better tail performance under load — often the difference you feel before any benchmark confirms it.
2. 3.60 GHz base / 4.40 GHz turbo: the frequency governor drops light threads onto boosted cores, so single-threaded paths (license checks, stored procedures, log processing) finish fast while background jobs keep the remaining cores saturated. The result is responsive interactive performance without sacrificing aggregate throughput.
3. Scalability to 2-socket systems: in multi-socket servers the processors share memory over a coherent interconnect (10.4 GT/s UPI), letting a single OS instance use all cores and all RAM — the classic architecture for large relational databases and consolidation hosts.
4. Memory platform on the Intel Xeon Gold 6244: support for DDR4-2933, up to 1 TB of RAM, 6 memory channels, 140.8 GB/s of peak bandwidth. This is the headroom in-memory databases and dense VM farms need — capacity for growth, bandwidth for the data streams in between.
5. 8 cores / 16 threads: hardware multi-threading lets each physical core run two instruction streams, so concurrent workloads — latency-sensitive business applications — share the die without context-switch overhead. When you size licenses or plan VM placement, thread count is the number the scheduler actually sees.
When you spec out latency-sensitive business applications, the Intel Xeon Gold 6244 turns architectural decisions into predictable outcomes. Its 8-core layout sizes the node for expected concurrency, the 4.40 GHz turbo headroom keeps interactive paths responsive, and 1 TB of addressable memory gives the platform room to grow. Every unit passes functional testing before shipment, and our bulk-pricing desk keeps multi-socket refresh projects inside budget.
Q: What workloads suit 8-core processors best?
A: With 8 cores / 16 threads, this processor is sized for multi-threaded server workloads: virtualization hosts, database servers, and application consolidation. Single-threaded-light environments (file servers, internal tools) will leave headroom unused.
Q: What memory does it require?
A: The platform supports DDR4-2933. Use ECC registered memory (RDIMM/LRDIMM) — desktop UDIMMs are not compatible with Xeon sockets. Faster modules will downclock to the processor's rated speed.
Q: Is it new or refurbished? What warranty applies?
A: We offer both new and tested refurbished units — the condition is shown on each listing. All processors include a one-year warranty and pass functional testing (boot, memory controller, all cores) before dispatch.
Q: Is the Intel Xeon Gold 6244 compatible with my server?
A: The Intel Xeon Gold 6244 uses the FCLGA3647 socket. Check your motherboard's qualified processor list — any chassis with that socket and matching BIOS support will run it. Our team can confirm compatibility if you share your server model.
Q: What is the thermal design power?
A: The TDP is listed in the specifications table. It stays within standard server cooling envelopes for the platform generation.