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Intel unveils AI-focused data center strategy, with up to 288-core Xeon 6+CPUs and more.
Sayan Sen
Neowin
@ssc_combater007 ·
Computex 2026: Intel launches Xeon 6+ with up to 288 E-cores
Intel introduces Xeon 6+ server processors featuring up to 288 E-cores in order to power AI-driven data centers.
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Intel launched Xeon 6+ at Computex: up to 288 E-cores, 576 MB LLC, 30% perf/thread lead vs AMD EPYC 9965. With AI forecast at 50% of data center load within 5 years, the dense-core lineup positions CPU-side inferencing as an alternative to GPU buildouts.
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