The Intel® Xeon® Gold 6242R Processor is a high-frequency, performance-focused enterprise CPU designed for demanding data-center and business-critical workloads. With a base frequency of 3.10 GHz, a max turbo frequency up to 4.10 GHz, and a 35.75 MB cache, it is well suited for latency-sensitive applications such as transactional databases, real-time analytics, ERP systems, and performance-critical virtual machines. Its 205 W TDP reflects its emphasis on sustained performance and strong per-core speed in heavily loaded dual-socket servers.
Featuring 20 cores and 40 threads, the Xeon Gold 6242R strikes a balance between high core count and very strong clock speeds, enabling both scalable parallel performance and excellent single-thread responsiveness. It supports DDR4-2933 ECC memory across six channels and can be paired with Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory, allowing configurations with high memory capacity and bandwidth for in-memory databases and intensive analytics workloads. Technologies such as Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, and Intel® AVX-512 help accelerate vectorized, compute-heavy workloads while preserving reliable 24×7 operation.
Designed for dual-socket (2S) platforms with up to two Intel® UPI links and 48 PCI Express 3.0 lanes per socket, the Intel Xeon Gold 6242R integrates well into modern enterprise servers that require both high I/O bandwidth and robust RAS capabilities. Its combination of core count, frequency, and cache makes it an excellent choice for consolidated application servers, database back-ends, and mixed virtualization hosts that must maintain consistent performance under sustained load. For organizations upgrading from earlier Xeon generations, the 6242R offers a compelling step up in performance per socket while maintaining a mature and dependable platform
