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| Product Collection | Intel Xeon Gold |
|---|---|
| Processor Number | 6250 |
| Total Cores | 8 |
| Total Threads | 16 |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.50 GHz |
| Processor Base Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
| Cache | 35.75 MB |
| Smart Cache | 35.75 MB |
| QPI Speed | 10.4 GT/s |
| Number of UPI Links | 3 |
| Max Memory Size | 1 TB |
| Memory Types | DDR4-2933 |
| Max # of Memory Channels | 6 |
| ECC Memory Supported | Yes |
| PCI Express Revision | 3.0 |
| PCI Express Configurations | x4, x8, x16 |
| Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 48 |
| Thermal Solution Specification | PCG-2019D |
| Max TDP | 185 W |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Instruction Set Extensions | Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512 |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 |
| Max CPU Configuration | 8 |
| Recommended Customer Price | $3125.00 |
| Launch Date | Q2'19 |
| Status | Launched |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
Engineer's Note: The Intel Xeon Gold 6250 High-Frequency pairs 8 cores / 16 threads with a 3.90 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.50 GHz on demand and 35.75 MB of on-die cache, making it a drop-in candidate for relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and ERP systems. 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. 35.75 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. Memory platform on the Intel Xeon Gold 6250 High-Frequency: support for DDR4-2933, up to 1 TB of RAM, 6 memory channels. This is the headroom in-memory databases and dense VM farms need — capacity for growth, bandwidth for the data streams in between.
3. 8 cores / 16 threads: hardware multi-threading lets each physical core run two instruction streams, so concurrent workloads — relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and ERP systems — share the die without context-switch overhead. When you size licenses or plan VM placement, thread count is the number the scheduler actually sees.
4. 3.90 GHz base / 4.50 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.
5. FCLGA3647 platform compatibility: matching sockets across your fleet simplifies spares management — one processor SKU covers many chassis generations, and upgrades become a socket swap rather than a board replacement. That matters at 3 a.m. when a node needs to be back in service before morning.
If your roadmap includes relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and ERP systems, the Intel Xeon Gold 6250 High-Frequency turns architectural decisions into predictable outcomes. Its 8-core layout sizes the node for expected concurrency, the 4.50 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: Do you offer bulk pricing for fleet upgrades?
A: Yes. Multi-socket refresh projects and fleet orders get consolidated pricing — request a quote through the form on this page with your target quantity, and our team responds with an offer typically within one business day.
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: 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: Does this CPU include a cooler?
A: Server processors are typically installed with chassis-specific heat sinks, so none is included. Match the heat sink to your server model for correct airflow direction — our team can advise on the right part.
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.
