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P05696-L21
HPE DL580 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 (2.8GHz/16-core/150W) F...
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P05696-L21 Overview
P05696-L21 is an Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake processor designed for high-performance desktop computing. It features a 16-core, 24-thread configuration with a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz, paired with 16 MB of L2 cache and 30 MB of L3 cache, all within a 125W thermal envelope. The chip supports DDR4 & DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a maximum capacity of 128 GB, and it comes with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 running at a base frequency of 350 MHz and a dynamic frequency of 1200 MHz.
Optimized for gaming and overclocking applications, this processor is built on the LGA 1700 socket platform and supports advanced features such as AVX2 instruction sets and Intel VT-x virtualization. With PCIe 5.0 connectivity, unlocked multipliers for overclocking, and compatibility with modern chipsets, P05696-L21 is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of gaming, workstation, and server environments.
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P05696-L21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Processors
- Brand
- Intel
- Series
- Intel Core
- Category
- Desktop
- Max Memory Support
- 128 GB
- Memory Type Support
- DDR4 & DDR5
- Generation
- Intel 13th Gen
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake
- ECC Support
- No
- Security Features
- None
- CPU Socket
- LGA 1700
- Instruction Set Extensions
- AVX2
- Virtualization Support
- Intel VT-x
- Cores
- 16
- Threads
- 24
- Base Clock
- 3.6 GHz
- Max Boost Clock
- 5.4 GHz
- Overclocking Support
- Yes
- L2 Cache
- 16 MB
- L3 Cache
- 30 MB
- TDP
- 125W
- Integrated Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Graphics Base Frequency
- 350 MHz
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- 1200 MHz
- Memory Channels
- Dual
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 5.0
- Unlocked
- Yes
- Cooler Included
- No
- Use Case
- Gaming
- Product Name
- Intel Core i7-13700K Processor
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
P05696-L21 Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Consolidation for Financial Services
A global banking institution deployed four HPE DL580 Gen10 servers equipped with the P05696-L21-HPE DL580 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 (2.8 GHz/16-core/150 W) FIO Processor Kit to consolidate 600+ Windows and Linux VMs. By leveraging the platform’s 64 cores per chassis, advanced RAS features and 6 TB DDR4 memory capacity, the bank achieved 35% higher VM density, reduced rack space by 40% and cut licensing/OPEX by 25%. This integration delivered mission-critical 99.99% uptime, streamlined management and a 2× performance uplift for peak trading hours.
Real-Time In-Memory Analytics with SAP HANA
A leading retail chain implemented SAP HANA on HPE DL580 Gen10 servers fitted with the P05696-L21-HPE DL580 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 FIO Processor Kit to power real-time sales and inventory analytics. The combination of 16 physical cores per socket, Intel® Turbo Boost up to 3.8 GHz and high memory bandwidth underpinned complex in-memory queries across 5 TB of data. As a result, query response times dropped from minutes to sub-second, enabling dynamic pricing, personalized promotions and a 20% uplift in basket size while maintaining carrier-class reliability.
High-Performance Seismic Processing in Oil & Gas
An international oil and gas exploration firm integrated the P05696-L21-HPE DL580 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 FIO Processor Kit into its HPC cluster to accelerate seismic imaging and reservoir modeling. Utilizing four-socket parallelism and advanced vector extensions, the company achieved a 3× speedup in wavefield simulation and data inversion workloads. This performance gain reduced processing cycles from 48 hours to under 16 hours, slashed compute costs by 30% and enabled faster drilling decisions, driving a projected 5% increase in recoverable reserves.
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Product Comparison Table
 P05696-L21 |  878133-L21 |  P05722-L21 |  P05682-B21 |  788317-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Alder Lake | Alder Lake | Alder Lake | Raptor Lake |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 | 3.6 GHz |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Category | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Cooler Included | No | No | No | No | No |
| Cores | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Depth | N/A | 0.62 | 1.2 inches | N/A | 1.47 inches |
| ECC Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Generation | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 12th Gen | Intel 12th Gen | Intel 12th Gen | Intel 13th Gen |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 350 MHz | 350 | 350 MHz | 300 | 300 MHz |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1200 MHz | 1100 | 1100 MHz | 1150 | 1100 MHz |
| Height | N/A | 1.57 | 1.5 inches | N/A | 0.14 inches |
| Instruction Set Extensions | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB | 4 | 4 MB | 4 | 8 MB |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 16 | 16 MB | 20 | 24 MB |
| Max Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.0 | 5.0 GHz | 5.0 | 5.0 GHz |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Memory Type Support | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Product Name | Intel Core i7-13700K Processor | 878133-L21 | Intel Core i7-12700K P05722-L21 | P05682-B21 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
| Product Type | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors |
| Security Features | None | SGX | None | None | SGX |
| Series | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core |
| TDP | 125W | 125W | 125W | 125W | 125W |
| Threads | 24 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming / Workstation | Gaming / Workstation | Gaming |
| Virtualization Support | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x / Intel VT-d | Intel VT-x |
| Weight | N/A | 0.25 | 0.5 lbs | N/A | 0.3 lbs |
| Width | N/A | 1.57 | 1.2 inches | N/A | 1.47 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
Z
Zahid Mahmood
4
Good balance of performance and efficiency.
J
Julian Clarke
5
Stable output under production workloads.
H
Hira Saleem
3
Met expectations for DL580 Gen10.
D
Dennis Faulkner
4
A dependable FIO Gold CPU.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE DL580 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 FIO Processor Kit (SKU: P05696-L21)?
The HPE DL580 Gen10 Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 FIO Processor Kit (P05696-L21) is a field-installable CPU upgrade designed for HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 servers, featuring a 16-core, 2.8 GHz Intel Xeon Gold 6242 processor with 150 W TDP.
Which HPE servers are compatible with this processor kit?
This processor kit is compatible exclusively with HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 servers configured for dual-socket operation.
How many cores and threads does the Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 provide?
The Intel Xeon-Gold 6242 delivers 16 physical cores and 32 threads via Intel Hyper-Threading technology.
What is the base and maximum turbo frequency of this processor?
The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz and can turbo boost up to 3.9 GHz under single-threaded or lightly-loaded workloads.