Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y 16-Core LGA4677 Server Processor — SRN6N

The Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y (SRN6N) is a 16-core, 32-thread 4th generation Sapphire Rapids server processor operating at 2.8GHz base clock with 37.5MB L3 cache, 20GT/s UPI-3 interconnect, and LGA4677 socket. Designed for enterprise servers requiring high core count, large memory capacity, and PCIe 5.0 connectivity for virtualization, AI inference, in-memory databases, and mission-critical workloads, it delivers Intel's latest Xeon Scalable performance with advanced RAS features.

Product Details

• Part Number / S-Spec: SRN6N
• Manufacturer: Intel
• Model: Xeon Gold 6526Y
• Product Type: Server Processor

Key Features

• 16 Cores / 32 Threads: High core count for virtualization and multi-threaded server workloads
• 4th Gen Xeon Scalable: Sapphire Rapids architecture with significant IPC improvements
• PCIe 5.0: Next-generation PCIe for high-speed NVMe SSDs and accelerators
• 20GT/s UPI-3: High-speed inter-socket interconnect for dual-socket configurations
• 37.5MB L3 Cache: Large cache for reduced latency in server workloads
• Intel AMX: Advanced Matrix Extensions for AI inference acceleration

Technical Specifications

• Part Number / S-Spec: SRN6N
• Cores / Threads: 16 / 32
• Base Clock: 2.8 GHz
• L3 Cache: 37.5MB
• Socket: LGA4677
• UPI Speed: 20GT/s (UPI-3)
• PCIe Version: PCIe 5.0
• Generation: 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids)

Use Cases

• Virtualization: High core count for VMware ESXi and Hyper-V hypervisor deployments
• AI Inference: Intel AMX acceleration for AI and machine learning inference workloads
• In-Memory Databases: Large memory capacity for SAP HANA and Oracle in-memory workloads
• Mission-Critical: Enterprise RAS features for 24/7 mission-critical server operation

Compatibility Notes

• Compatible with Intel 4th Gen Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids) server platforms with LGA4677 socket
• Supports dual-socket configurations via 20GT/s UPI-3 interconnect
• Requires DDR5 memory — verify server platform memory specifications
• Verify server platform compatibility (Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem) before ordering

Frequently Asked Questions

What server platforms support the Xeon Gold 6526Y?

The Xeon Gold 6526Y is compatible with 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable server platforms including Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro servers with LGA4677 socket.

What is Intel AMX?

Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX) is a built-in AI acceleration engine in 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processors — providing hardware-accelerated matrix multiplication for AI inference workloads without a separate accelerator card.

Does the Xeon Gold 6526Y support dual-socket configurations?

Yes — the Xeon Gold 6526Y supports dual-socket (2S) configurations via the 20GT/s UPI-3 interconnect, enabling two processors to share memory and workloads in a single server platform.

Whether you are deploying a high-density virtualization server, building an AI inference platform, or running mission-critical in-memory database workloads, the Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y (SRN6N) delivers the 16-core Sapphire Rapids performance, PCIe 5.0 bandwidth, and Intel RAS reliability your enterprise server demands.