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870968-L21
HP INTEL XEON-GOLD 6138 2.0GHZ/20-CORE/125 W FIO
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870968-L21 Overview
870968-L21 is an Intel processor built on the 13th Gen Raptor Lake architecture and features the LGA 1700 socket. It delivers 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock speed of 3.8 GHz and a boost up to 5.0 GHz, paired with 4 MB of L2 cache and 16 MB of L3 cache; its thermal design power is rated at 125W. The chip includes Intel UHD Graphics 770, supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, utilizes PCIe 5.0, and offers overclocking support for enthusiasts.
This CPU is designed for high-performance gaming and workstation applications, ensuring compatibility with leading chipsets and platforms. With advanced instruction set extensions like AVX2 and virtualization support via Intel VT-x, 870968-L21 meets the demands of intensive workloads while providing robust security and efficient thermal performance.
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870968-L21 Specifications
- Weight
- 0.03 lbs
- Depth
- 0.15 inches
- Width
- 1.48 inches
- ECC Support
- No
- Use Case
- Gaming
- CPU Socket
- LGA 1700
- Memory Channels
- Dual
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 5.0
- Product Type
- Processors
- Brand
- Intel
- Virtualization Support
- Intel VT-x
- TDP
- 125W
- Cooler Included
- No
- Series
- Intel Core
- Category
- Desktop
- Max Memory Support
- 128 GB
- Memory Type Support
- DDR5
- Generation
- Intel 13th Gen
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake
- Security Features
- None
- Instruction Set Extensions
- AVX2
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
- Overclocking Support
- Yes
- Integrated Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Unlocked
- Yes
- Max Boost Clock
- 5.0
- L2 Cache
- 4
- Graphics Base Frequency
- 350
- L3 Cache
- 16
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- 1150
- Product Name
- Intel Core i7-13700K
- Base Clock
- 3.8
- Height
- 1.48 inches
870968-L21 Use Case
High-Density Virtualized Cloud Infrastructure
Scenario: A managed service provider deploys HP ProLiant Gen10 servers equipped with 870968-L21 HP Intel Xeon Gold 6138 2.0 GHz 20-core processors to host over 150 virtual machines per chassis. Benefit: Delivers 30% higher VM density, cuts cost per VM by 25% and ensures consistent multi-tenant performance under peak loads.
In-Memory Database Acceleration for Enterprise ERP
Scenario: A global manufacturing firm runs SAP HANA on an HP server cluster powered by 870968-L21 HP Intel Xeon Gold 6138 20-core CPUs with 125 W TDP to process 10 TB of transactional data in-memory. Benefit: Reduces query latency by 60%, accelerates month-end financial close by 50% and enables real-time inventory and supply-chain analytics.
AI-Driven Risk Modeling in Financial Services
Scenario: A leading bank orchestrates large-scale Monte Carlo simulations and deep-learning risk models on Kubernetes clusters using 870968-L21 HP Intel Xeon Gold 6138 nodes. Benefit: Speeds up model training by 40%, cuts time-to-market for trading strategies and boosts portfolio risk-forecast accuracy.
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Product Comparison Table
 870968-L21 |  818174-L21 |  876099-L21 |  P02661-B21 |  P02676-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core |
| Category | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Type Support | DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 |
| Generation | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 13th Gen |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake |
| ECC Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Security Features | None | None | None | SGX | None |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Instruction Set Extensions | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 |
| Virtualization Support | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x |
| Cores | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 |
| Max Boost Clock | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 GHz | 5.0 |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| L2 Cache | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 MB | 4 |
| L3 Cache | 16 | 24 | 16 | 16 MB | 24 |
| TDP | 125W | 125W | 125W | 125W | 125W |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 MHz | 350 |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1150 | 1300 | 1100 | 1150 MHz | 1100 |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming / Workstation | Gaming / Workstation |
| Product Name | Intel Core i7-13700K | 818174-L21 | 876099-L21 High Performance Desktop Processor | P02661-B21 High-Performance Desktop Processor | P02676-B21 |
| Height | 1.48 inches | 1.2 inches | 1.5 | 1.4 inches | 1.5 |
| Width | 1.48 inches | 1.5 inches | 1.5 | 1.4 inches | 1.5 |
| Depth | 0.15 inches | 1.5 inches | 1.5 | 0.2 inches | 0.2 |
| Weight | 0.03 lbs | 0.5 lbs | 0.5 | 0.5 lbs | 0.6 |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Fahad Khan
4
Handles high utilization without throttling issues.
M
Mikko Laine
5
Integrated cleanly into existing infrastructure.
R
Robert Young
3
Enterprise grade reliability throughout continuous operation.
S
Saad Qureshi
4
Very stable under pressure.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP Intel Xeon-Gold 6138 2.0 GHz/20-Core/125 W FIO (SKU: 870968-L21)?
The HP Intel Xeon-Gold 6138 is a high-performance, 20-core/40-thread server processor with a 2.0 GHz base frequency, 125 W TDP, designed for demanding enterprise workloads.
How many cores and threads does the Xeon-Gold 6138 have?
It features 20 physical cores and 40 concurrent threads, ensuring efficient parallel processing for virtualization and multi-threaded applications.
What is the base and turbo frequency of the Xeon-Gold 6138?
The CPU operates at a 2.0 GHz base clock and can boost up to 3.7 GHz under Intel Turbo Boost Technology for peak single-thread performance.
What is the thermal design power (TDP) of this processor?
The Intel Xeon-Gold 6138 has a 125 W TDP, balancing performance and energy consumption in data center environments.