Intel Xeon 6952P socket: LGA 7529
The Intel Xeon 6952P uses LGA 7529, the LGA server socket for Granite Rapids Xeon 6 with DDR5 and MRDIMM memory and 96 PCIe Gen5 lanes. The 96-core chip at 400 W suits dual-socket cloud boards.
- Socket
- LGA 7529
- Launched
- September 24, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 96 and 192
- Base power
- 400 W
- Codename
- Granite Rapids
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon 6900P
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 3.9 GHz
Intel Xeon 6952P specifications
| Cores | 96 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 192 |
| Core architecture | Redwood Cove (P-cores only) |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz boost |
| Cache | 480 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 400 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 3 |
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 or MRDIMM-8800, 12 channels, up to 3 TB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x96 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | FCLGA7529 (104.5 by 70.5 mm) |
| Launch price | 10209 dollars (Intel RCP) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon 6952P needs a motherboard with a LGA 7529 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 7529 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 7529 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 7,529 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | September 2024 |
| Memory | DDR5, 12 channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon 6952P is
The Xeon 6952P is a 96-core and 192-thread server processor that Intel launched on September 24, 2024 at 10209 dollars for Xeon 6 cloud platforms. Ninety-six Redwood Cove Performance-cores with Hyper-Threading and no Efficient-cores give 192 threads at 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.9 GHz boost. Cache is 480 MB of Smart Cache. Processor base power is 400 W, which fits dual-socket Birch Stream boards with liquid or high-flow air cooling.
Twelve-channel DDR5-6400 or MRDIMM-8800 up to 3 TB with ECC feeds 96 cores plus accelerators from board memory. Up to 96 Gen5 lanes per CPU with 6 UPI links at 24 GT per s connect sockets, GPUs and NVMe. The 400 W envelope undercuts 500 W siblings for performance per watt in scale-out clouds.
Cloud-native and CDN nodes fit here. Ninety-six cores keep microservices plus builds together at lower power than 128-core flagships. Buyers who need maximum threads per socket should take the 128-core Intel Xeon 6980P with 504 MB cache instead, since this 6952P prioritizes efficiency over peak count.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 6952P fits LGA 7529 on Birch Stream server boards with 400 W delivery. Boards accept Granite Rapids-AP with a BIOS that lists the part. The FCLGA7529 package uses the BR1A carrier in a 104.5 by 70.5 mm body.
Memory is DDR5-6400 or MRDIMM-8800 in 12 channels up to 3 TB with ECC. Population is 1 DIMM per channel at top speed. Speed Select features tune base and turbo per workload where the board enables them.
Server shoppers compare AP parts on cores and cache. The 6952P matches 96-core siblings on threads with lower power. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers why server compatibility lives in vendor lists.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-6400 or MRDIMM-8800 in 12 channels up to 3 TB with ECC is the AP standard. Cloud datasets plus VMs should be sized together. Matched dozens are preferred for full width.
PCIe gives 96 Gen5 lanes per CPU plus UPI links for GPUs, NVMe and networking. Fixed splits mean accelerator plans must match the manual.
Cooling is server 400 W with vendor-qualified liquid or high-flow air. No retail cooler applies to tray server supply.
Upgrade paths
LGA allows server moves within the vendor list, such as to higher-core AP parts with stronger cooling. Memory and NVMe can also grow. BIOS must support the target.
The density alternative is Sierra Forest E-cores on the same platform family. A working 6952P serves clouds for years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon 6952P use?
It uses LGA 7529 on Birch Stream server boards. A BIOS that lists Granite Rapids-AP is required.
How many cores does the Xeon 6952P have?
Ninety-six cores and 192 threads at 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.9 GHz boost, with 480 MB of cache at 400 W.
What memory does the 6952P support?
DDR5-6400 or MRDIMM-8800 in 12 channels up to 3 TB with ECC.
Can the 6952P be upgraded?
Yes, to higher-core AP parts on the same board where power, cooling and BIOS allow.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon 6952P Processor 480M Cache 2.10GHz ordering 10209 dollars (Intel ARK)
- Intel Xeon 6980P Granite Rapids 128 cores 500W Socket 7529 pattern (TechPowerUp)
- Intel Granite Rapids-AP LGA7529 CPU specs leak 6952P 96 cores (Wccftech)
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