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Intel Granite Rapids-WS Xeon 696X spotted in SiSoftware Sandra
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64-core SKU with 336ML of L3 cache and 350W TDP

Intel is preparing its new W890 platform for next-gen Xeon 6 workstation system and a 64-core Xeon 696X SKU has been spotted in SiSoftware Sandra database, running at 4.4GHz base clock and 4.51GHz Boost.

Intel sharpens claws for Threadripper scrap
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Tuesday, 30 September 2025 11:33

Intel sharpens claws for Threadripper scrap


Granite Rapids-WS brings 86 cores and 4.8GHz boost to workstation fight

Troubled Chipzilla looks set to finally give AMD’s Threadripper lineup a kicking, with a new Granite Rapids-WS workstation chip spotted with 86 cores, 172 threads and a boost clock that goes to 4.8GHz.

Intel finally catches up on cores
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Wednesday, 25 September 2024 11:16

Intel finally catches up on cores


Xeon 6 ‘Granite Rapids’ 6900P-series models

Intel has launched its high-performance Xen 6 ‘Granite Rapids’ 6900P-series models, featuring five new processors with 72- to 128-cores.

Intel confirms Xeon 6 launch for September
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Granite Rapids

Intel has now confirmed it will reveal more information about its upcoming Xeon 6 processors, specifically Granite Rapids, during a launch event in September.

Sierra Forest will have 40 per cent better performance per watt
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Intel says what's watt

Intel says its upcoming "Sierra Forest" data center chip due out next year will have 240 per cent better performance per watt than its current generation chip.