Preliminary specifications for Intel's forthcoming Granite Rapids workstation processor family have emerged through benchmark database entries, revealing an 18-core Xeon 654 model alongside details of the broader lineup. The engineering sample appeared on Geekbench running at frequencies reaching 4.80 GHz with 72 megabytes of L3 cache and 36 megabytes of L2 cache, though performance metrics remained modest due to early development status.
Additional leaked information disclosed that the workstation range will span from entry-level configurations to a flagship Xeon 698X featuring 86 cores and 336 megabytes of cache operating at 2.00 GHz base frequency. Multiple SKUs will carry X-series designations, enabling overclocking capabilities for enthusiast users. The mainstream segment will support quad-channel DDR5 memory with 80 PCIe Gen5 lanes, while Expert variants will offer eight-channel memory configurations and 128 PCIe lanes.
Intel's release timeline points toward availability during the fourth quarter or at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, positioning the Granite Rapids workstation processors against AMD's Threadripper 9000 competition.
Additional leaked information disclosed that the workstation range will span from entry-level configurations to a flagship Xeon 698X featuring 86 cores and 336 megabytes of cache operating at 2.00 GHz base frequency. Multiple SKUs will carry X-series designations, enabling overclocking capabilities for enthusiast users. The mainstream segment will support quad-channel DDR5 memory with 80 PCIe Gen5 lanes, while Expert variants will offer eight-channel memory configurations and 128 PCIe lanes.
Intel's release timeline points toward availability during the fourth quarter or at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, positioning the Granite Rapids workstation processors against AMD's Threadripper 9000 competition.
