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P05696-B21
HPE DL580 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 (2.8GHz/16-core/150W) P...
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P05696-B21 Overview
Overview of "P05696-B21" – P05696-B21 is an Intel Core desktop processor from the Intel 13th Gen family built on the Raptor Lake architecture with an LGA 1700 socket. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock speed of 3.2 GHz with a maximum boost clock of 4.8 GHz, 4 MB of L2 cache and 16 MB of L3 cache, and a TDP of 125W. The processor comes with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 operating at a base frequency of 350 MHz and a maximum dynamic frequency of 1200 MHz.
This processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory up to 128 GB over dual channels, incorporates PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and offers overclocking support with an unlocked multiplier. It is designed for high-performance desktop platforms compatible with premium chipsets, making it well-suited for gaming, workstation tasks, and general enthusiast use.
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P05696-B21 Specifications
- Weight
- 0.03 lbs
- Width
- 1.48 inches
- ECC Support
- No
- CPU Socket
- LGA 1700
- Memory Channels
- Dual
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 5.0
- Use Case
- Gaming / Workstation / General Use
- Product Type
- Processors
- Brand
- Intel
- TDP
- 125W
- Cooler Included
- No
- Series
- Intel Core
- Category
- Desktop
- Max Memory Support
- 128 GB
- Generation
- Intel 13th Gen
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake
- Security Features
- None
- Instruction Set Extensions
- AVX2
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
- Overclocking Support
- Yes
- L2 Cache
- 4 MB
- Integrated Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Unlocked
- Yes
- Memory Type Support
- DDR4 & DDR5
- Base Clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Max Boost Clock
- 4.8 GHz
- Graphics Base Frequency
- 350 MHz
- L3 Cache
- 16 MB
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- 1200 MHz
- Height
- 1.48 inches
- Depth
- 0.16 inches
- Virtualization Support
- Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d
- Product Name
- Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop Processor P05696-B21
P05696-B21 Use Case
Enterprise Database Consolidation for ERP Workloads
In a global manufacturing firm, IT architects deploy the HPE DL580 Gen10 with Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 processors to consolidate multiple Oracle and SQL Server databases onto a single server. This configuration delivers sub-millisecond transaction latency, simplifies management, and reduces TCO by 40%, enabling real-time inventory control and accelerated financial close cycles.
High-Density Virtualization for Financial Services
A leading bank implements the P05696-B21 HPE DL580 Gen10 kit to host 50+ VMware virtual machines running risk analysis and trading applications. Leveraging 16-core Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 CPUs and 1 TB of DDR4 memory, the system sustains peak throughput under heavy multi-tenant loads, improving service SLAs by 99.9% uptime and cutting power costs by 25%.
AI/ML Model Training and Inference at Scale
A research lab configures the HPE DL580 Gen10 with Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 processors to accelerate TensorFlow and PyTorch pipelines on terabyte-scale datasets. The high core count and 150 W thermal headroom boost training speeds by 3× versus prior-generation servers, driving faster algorithm iterations and delivering actionable insights to data science teams in hours rather than days.
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Product Comparison Table
 P05696-B21 |  878141-L21 |  P05704-L21 |  878133-B21 |  816659-L21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors |
| Brand | Intel | AMD | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Intel Core | AMD Ryzen | 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 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 |
| Generation | Intel 13th Gen | Ryzen 5000 Series | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 12th Gen | Intel 12th Gen |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake | Alder Lake | Alder Lake |
| ECC Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Security Features | None | None | SGX | SGX | None |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 | AM4 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Instruction Set Extensions | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 |
| Virtualization Support | Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d | AMD-V | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x |
| Cores | 8 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 | 24 | 20 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 | 3.8 GHz | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Max Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.7 | 5.0 GHz | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 | 16 MB | 12 | 4 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 | 30 MB | 20 | 16 |
| TDP | 125W | 105W | 125W | 125W | 95W |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | None | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 350 MHz | N/A | 350 MHz | 350 | 300 |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1200 MHz | N/A | 1200 MHz | 1200 | 1150 |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cooler Included | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | Gaming / Workstation / General Use | Gaming | Gaming / Workstation | Gaming | Gaming |
| Product Name | Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop Processor P05696-B21 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | P05704-L21 High Performance Desktop Processor | 878133-B21 | Intel Core i7-12700 Processor |
| Height | 1.48 inches | N/A | 0.6 inches | N/A | 0.6 |
| Width | 1.48 inches | N/A | 1.5 inches | N/A | 1.4 |
| Depth | 0.16 inches | N/A | 1.5 inches | N/A | 1.4 |
| Weight | 0.03 lbs | N/A | 0.25 lbs | N/A | 0.3 |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kashif Arif
4
Reliable processor for compute-intensive tasks.
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Lewis Pemberton
5
Stable and predictable in production.
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Sumbul Awan
3
Handled daily workloads efficiently.
V
Victor Hamilton
4
Good Gold CPU option.
Questions & Answers
What is included in the HPE DL580 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 Processor Kit (SKU: P05696-B21)?
The kit includes a single Intel Xeon Gold 6242 processor (2.8 GHz, 16-core, 150 W), thermal interface material, heat sink assembly, mounting hardware and installation instructions optimized for HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 servers.
Which socket and chipset does the Intel Xeon Gold 6242 use on the HPE DL580 Gen10?
The Xeon Gold 6242 processor is compatible with the HPE DL580 Gen10’s LGA3647 socket and Intel C620-series chipset, ensuring full platform support and optimized performance.
How many cores and threads does the Intel Xeon Gold 6242 (2.8 GHz) have?
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 delivers 16 physical cores and 32 threads, enabling high-throughput multitasking and parallel workloads.
What memory configurations are supported with SKU P05696-B21 on the DL580 Gen10?
This processor kit supports up to 6 TB of DDR4 SmartMemory across 48 DIMM slots in six channels per CPU, delivering up to 2666 MT/s bandwidth for memory-intensive applications.