Intel launches the all-new Xeon 600 series workstation processors, designed to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability for professional computing environments. These processors are built to meet the demanding needs of modern workstations, supporting advanced workloads such as 3D rendering, scientific simulations, and data analysis. With innovative architecture and enhanced features, the Xeon 600 series aims to provide users with powerful tools to boost productivity and efficiency in their workflows.

On February 3rd, Intel (INTC.US) announced the release of the new Intel Xeon 600 Series Workstation Processors. According to the company, this series offers numerous advantages for data science/AI development, engineering simulation/visualization, as well as media and entertainment content creation. Compared to the previous generation processors, the new platform achieves a significant leap in multi-threaded performance, enhances I/O capabilities, further improves wired and wireless connectivity, and provides broader and more efficient support for advanced AI training and inference workloads.

The Intel Xeon 600 Series Workstation Processors utilize Intel 3 process technology and Redwood Cove+ core architecture. The entire product line has increased core counts—at the same power consumption, the 86-core Xeon 698X delivers up to 61% higher multi-threaded performance compared to the previous generation 64-core Xeon W3595X. With up to 86 cores and a turbo frequency of up to 4.8 GHz, the single-threaded performance has increased by up to 9%, and multi-threaded performance by up to 61% compared to the previous generation Intel processors. Support for FP16 data types has been added in Intel AMX, significantly boosting performance for AI training and inference workloads—performance in AI and machine learning workloads is up to 17% higher than the previous generation Intel processors. The platform supports up to 128 CPU PCIe 5.0 channels, providing robust connectivity for multiple GPUs, SSDs, and network cards to meet user workflow needs. It also supports up to eight channels of DDR5 RDIMM memory at speeds up to 6400 MT/s—higher than the previous platform’s 4800 MT/s. Additionally, support for DDR5 MRDIMM memory with speeds up to 8000 MT/s has been introduced, significantly enhancing performance for memory-intensive workloads.

It is reported that the Intel Xeon 600 Series Workstation Processors will be available starting in late March 2026 through OEMs/system integrators and standalone boxed processors.