Intel Xeon Gold 6240R 24c/48t 2.4GHz-4.0GHz 165W (CD8069504448600)

This processor is a versatile enterprise-grade solution. Thanks to its 24 cores and high clock speed (up to 4.0 GHz in Turbo mode), it is ideally suited for virtualization, database management, cloud computing, and real-time transaction processing. It is an excellent choice for mixed workloads where the balance between multi-threading and single-core speed is important.

The processor uses the FCLGA3647 socket and belongs to the updated Cascade Lake Refresh family (2nd Gen Scalable). It is compatible with motherboards based on the C621 chipset. However, if you have a server based on 1st generation processors (Skylake), a BIOS update may be required for correct operation.

The Xeon Gold 6240R supports 6-channel DDR4 ECC Registered (RDIMM) and Load Reduced (LRDIMM) memory with a maximum frequency of 2933 MHz. The maximum supported memory capacity is 1 TB per socket. Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory technology is also supported.

The “R” (Refresh) index indicates improved specifications compared to the base model. The Xeon Gold 6240R has more cores (24 vs. 18 in the 6240), increased L3 cache (35.75 MB vs. 24.75 MB), and higher clock speeds. Essentially, the 6240R model offers the performance level of the previous iteration’s Platinum series at a Gold price point.

The processor’s TDP (Thermal Design Power) is 165 W. This is a sufficiently high value that requires an effective cooling system. For 1U or 2U rack servers, high-performance heatsinks and powerful fans are necessary. When building a workstation, it is recommended to use powerful air or liquid cooling designed to dissipate 200+ W of heat.

Yes, the Intel Xeon Gold 6240R supports operation in dual-socket systems (2S). This allows you to create a server with 48 physical cores and 96 threads, doubling the computing density and the amount of available RAM. Support for 4- and 8-socket systems is absent in this model.

The processor supports the full range of Intel Virtualization Technology, including VT-x (basic virtualization), VT-d (I/O virtualization), and VT-x with EPT (Extended Page Tables). This ensures high performance and security when working with hypervisors such as VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, or KVM.

Yes, the processor is equipped with two FMA (Fused Multiply-Add) units for Intel AVX-512 instructions. This significantly accelerates tasks related to High Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Deep Learning compared to previous generations of AVX2 instructions.

Yes, the Xeon Gold 6240R is often called a “budget Platinum.” With 24 cores and a frequency of up to 4.0 GHz, it is practically identical in performance to the Platinum 8260 processor but is offered at a significantly more attractive cost. This makes it an optimal choice for those who need Platinum-level computing power but do not plan to use complex 4- or 8-processor configurations.