HPE Intel Xeon Gold 6454S 4th Gen Processor Upgrade — 32-Core Power for Enterprise Servers

Upgrade your HPE server performance with the HPE Intel Xeon Gold (4th Gen) 6454S Dotriaconta-core processor. Designed for demanding data-center workloads, virtualization, database management, and analytics, this 32-core, 64-thread powerhouse delivers balanced multi-core throughput, exceptional reliability, and scalable performance where it matters most. Built on Intel’s 4th generation Xeon Gold architecture, the 6454S brings a steady combination of high core density, expansive cache, and enterprise-grade features that help your infrastructure handle modern workloads with ease. With a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a max turbo frequency of 3.40 GHz, this processor is optimized for both sustained multi-threaded tasks and bursty single-thread tasks, allowing your applications to respond quickly during peak demand while retaining energy efficiency during lighter periods. The absence of onboard graphics keeps power delivery focused on computational performance, making this upgrade ideal for headless servers, virtualization nodes, and compute-heavy rack deployments.

• Powerful multi-core performance: 32 cores and 64 threads deliver outstanding parallel processing for virtualization, database workloads, AI inference, and large-scale analytics, enabling more VMs, faster query responses, and smoother data pipelines.
• Strong single-thread acceleration: A 2.20 GHz base clock with a 3.40 GHz turbo boost provides responsive performance for workloads that benefit from higher clock speeds, improving latency-sensitive tasks without compromising reliability.
• Large, efficient cache: 60 MB of L3 cache minimizes memory latency and improves data locality, helping applications access frequently used data quickly and reducing overall system wait times during heavy processing bursts.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and compatibility: This Xeon Gold 4th Gen upgrade is designed for enterprise data centers, with 64-bit processing and no integrated graphics, ensuring consistent operation in headless server environments and tight integration with HP server platforms and firmware stacks.
• Robust power and thermal design: A 270 W TDP supports sustained workloads typical of dense compute nodes, while the architecture is optimized for reliability, security, and long-term support in enterprise deployments.

Technical Details of HPE Intel Xeon Gold (4th Gen) 6454S Dotriaconta-core Processor Upgrade

• Model: Intel Xeon Gold 6454S (4th Gen) — HPE server-ready upgrade
• Cores: 32
• Threads: 64
• Base Clock: 2.20 GHz
• Max Turbo Clock: 3.40 GHz
• Cache: 60 MB L3
• Socket: LGA-4677
• Graphics: No Graphics
• Thermal Design Power (TDP): 270 W
• 64-bit processing
• Package: Enterprise upgrade for HPE servers, optimized for data center workloads

How to install HPE Intel Xeon Gold (4th Gen) 6454S Dotriaconta-core Processor Upgrade

• Power down the server completely and disconnect all power sources before handling components.
• Open the chassis and locate the CPU socket (LGA-4677) that is designed to accept this Xeon Gold upgrade.
• Carefully release the retention mechanism or cover, if present, and prepare the socket for installation, ensuring the area is free of dust and debris.
• Align the processor so that pin-1 indicators on the CPU align with the corresponding marker on the socket, then gently set the processor into the socket without forcing it.
• Secure the CPU with the retention mechanism, apply a suitable thermal interface material if required, install the compatible cooling solution, and reassemble the chassis. Power on the server and update BIOS/firmware as needed to recognize the new processor and enable full turbo and power-management features.

Frequently asked questions

• Is this processor compatible with my HPE server? The upgrade is designed for systems with an LGA-4677 socket and HP/HPE server boards that support Xeon Gold 6454S processors. Always verify socket compatibility and firmware support for the specific HP server model before upgrading.
• Does it include integrated graphics? No. This Xeon Gold upgrade is a headless processor intended for compute-heavy server workloads where discrete graphics are unnecessary.
• What workloads benefit most from this upgrade? Virtualization hosts, database servers, large-scale analytics, cloud-native workloads, and other multi-threaded enterprise applications that can take advantage of high core counts and large caches.
• What is the exceeding power requirement? The processor has a 270 W thermal design power (TDP), so ensure your server’s cooling solution and power delivery are capable of handling sustained workloads under load.
• How does turbo performance affect real-world speed? The 3.40 GHz max turbo frequency boosts single-threaded performance during bursts, improving responsiveness for latency-sensitive tasks while the 32-core design sustains heavy parallel workloads over time.