Intel Xeon Gold 6342 (3rd Gen) – 24-Core Server Processor (2.80 GHz) OEM Pack

Power your data center with the Intel Xeon Gold 6342, a 24-core, 3rd Gen Xeon Gold processor engineered for demanding mainstream workloads. This OEM Pack edition is designed for enterprise servers that require exceptional multi-threaded performance, enhanced reliability, and hardware-based security across four-socket configurations. With a base clock of 2.80 GHz and smart Turbo capabilities, it delivers robust throughput for virtualization, databases, analytics, and mission-critical applications while maintaining energy efficiency and platform stability. Built on Intel’s trusted Xeon architecture, the 6342 combines higher memory speeds and capacity support with enterprise-grade reliability features to meet stringent service level agreements, data protection requirements, and long-term data center performance. Whether you're modernizing a legacy data center, deploying a private cloud, or scaling a virtualization cluster, this processor delivers the core density and memory bandwidth needed to power modern workloads with consistent performance and predictable latency.

• Blazing multi-core performance for virtualization, databases, and analytics: With 24 physical cores, the Xeon Gold 6342 handles heavy multi-threaded workloads with ease, delivering responsive performance for VM hosts, containerized apps, and data analytics pipelines.
• 2.80 GHz base clock with ample Turbo throughput: The processor’s base frequency of 2.80 GHz provides steady performance under sustained workloads, while Turbo Boost frequencies accelerate single-threaded tasks and bursty operations when demand spikes.
• Four-socket scalability and enterprise density: Engineered for four-socket server deployments, enabling enormous memory pools and consolidated compute capacity in dense data center environments.
• Memory bandwidth and capacity optimization: Optimized for higher memory speeds and larger memory configurations, delivering superior performance for memory-intensive workloads such as in-memory analytics and large databases.
• Reliability, security, and platform longevity: Built-in hardware security features, error-detection and correction, and enterprise-grade reliability to meet data center uptime and compliance requirements.

Technical Details of Intel Xeon Gold 6342 (3rd Gen) 24-Core 2.80 GHz Processor - OEM Pack

• Model: Intel Xeon Gold 6342
• Generation: 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable
• Cores: 24
• Base Frequency: 2.80 GHz
• Packaging: OEM Pack
• Memory Features: Supports higher memory speeds and memory capacity
• Scalability: Four-socket capable for enterprise deployments
• Security & Reliability: Hardware-enhanced security features and reliability technologies

How to install Intel Xeon Gold 6342

Install this processor in a compatible enterprise server motherboard designed for 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable processors. Follow these best-practice steps to ensure proper seating, cooling, and firmware readiness for optimal performance and reliability:

• Verify compatibility: Confirm that your server motherboard supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors and is configured for the Xeon Gold 6342. Check the motherboard’s CPU compatibility list, socket type, and firmware requirements.
• Prepare the system: Power down the server, unplug all cables, and ground yourself to prevent static discharge. Ensure you have a compatible cooling solution and adequate power delivery for sustained workloads.
• Open the socket: Access the CPU socket by releasing the lever or locking mechanism as specified by the motherboard manual. Handle the processor by its edges and avoid touching the contacts or pins.
• Install the processor: Align the notches or alignment markers with the socket orientation indicated on the motherboard. Place the CPU gently into the socket without applying sideways pressure, and secure the lever to lock the processor in place.
• Apply cooling solution: If your system uses a third-party heatsink, apply a thin, even layer of thermal interface material or use the included thermal solution. Attach the heatsink or cooling assembly securely, ensuring proper contact and clearance for fans and chassis airflow.
• BIOS and firmware readiness: Reconnect power and boot the system. Enter the BIOS/UEFI to verify that the processor is detected and to enable any required platform features. Update to the latest firmware and drivers from the vendor to ensure compatibility and security hardening.
• Operating system and validation: Install or boot the desired operating system, then apply server chipset drivers, management utilities, and memory configurations. Run baseline validation and stress tests to confirm stability under your typical workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: How many cores does this processor have? A: It has 24 cores (tetracosa-core), with Hyper-Threading typically enabling up to 48 threads in supporting configurations.
• Q: What is the base clock? A: The base frequency is 2.80 GHz, with Turbo Boost available to accelerate performance during burst workloads.
• Q: Is this an OEM Pack? A: Yes, this SKU is offered in an OEM packaging suitable for data center deployments and system integrators.
• Q: What workloads is it best for? A: Ideal for virtualization, large databases, analytics, AI inference, and multi-tenant cloud workloads that require high core density and memory bandwidth.
• Q: Does it support four-socket configurations? A: Yes, it is designed for four-socket scalability when paired with compatible server boards and platform firmware.
• Q: What memory features does it provide? A: It supports higher memory speeds and larger memory configurations to accelerate memory-intensive tasks and improve overall system responsiveness.