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BX806956242
Intel Xeon Gold 6242 / 2.8 GHz processor - Box
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BX806956242 is an Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake processor featuring an LGA 1700 socket with 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock speed of 2.5 GHz that boosts up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB of L2 cache paired with 18 MB of L3 cache, and a thermal design power of 65W. It incorporates Intel UHD Graphics 730 with a graphics base frequency of 300 MHz and a maximum dynamic frequency of 1300 MHz, supports DDR4 & DDR5 memory in dual channels, and delivers PCIe 5.0 connectivity while not offering overclocking support.
BX806956242 also provides AVX2 instruction set extensions and Intel VT-x virtualization support with no ECC capabilities or advanced security features, making it compatible with Intel 600-series chipsets for optimal performance in gaming, workstation, and general use scenarios. The processor comes with a stock cooler and is engineered for desktop applications, fulfilling the needs of mainstream users requiring efficient and reliable performance.
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 BX806956242 |  CD8067303842300 |  CM8062307262003 |  BX80677E31225V6 |  BX80684E2146G | |
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| Product Type | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Xeon | Intel Core |
| Category | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Server | Desktop |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Type Support | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Generation | Intel 12th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | N/A | Intel 11th Gen |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake | N/A | Rocket Lake |
| ECC Support | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Security Features | None | N/A | SGX | None | None |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1151 | LGA 1200 |
| 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 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 | 3.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Max Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz | 5.0 | 3.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Overclocking Support | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 14 MB | 4 | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB | 30 MB | 16 | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| TDP | 65W | 125W | 125W | 72W | 65W |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 300 MHz | 350 MHz | 350 | 300 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1300 MHz | 1.3 GHz | 1150 | 1100 MHz | 1300 MHz |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Cooler Included | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Server | Gaming |
| Product Name | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-13700K Processor | Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6 Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-11400 |
| Height | 1.48 inches | N/A | 0.175 | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 1.48 inches | N/A | 2.13 | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | 0.17 inches | N/A | 2.13 | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Gold 6242 is an excellent choice for our computational physics nodes. The 2.8 GHz base clock and core density are highly efficient. Very stable.
Reliable and robust server performance. It has maintained 100% uptime in our research lab's server cluster. A very trustworthy enterprise component.
Exceptional multi-threaded capabilities for our engineering simulations. The Gold series continues to deliver the professional-grade stability we require for high-stakes projects.
Solid throughput for our data analysis tasks. It handles large datasets with professional ease and hasn't shown any signs of throttling under load.
A dependable workhorse for our departmental servers. It provides a smooth, consistent experience for all our connected users. High satisfaction recorded.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 is a 14-core, 28-thread CPU with a 2.8 GHz base clock, 3.9 GHz turbo boost, 19.25 MB L3 cache, 150 W TDP, and support for DDR4-2933 ECC memory on the LGA3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 features 14 physical cores and 28 simultaneous multi-threads, delivering high parallel processing performance for server and virtualization workloads.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 uses the LGA3647 socket and is compatible with Intel C620-series chipset motherboards designed for Xeon Scalable processors.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 boosts up to 3.9 GHz on single-threaded or lightly threaded tasks, optimizing performance under heavy computational loads.