Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y 37.5M Cache 2.80GHz 16 Core 32 Threads Processor

The Intel PK8072205559500 is a Xeon Gold 6526Y processor created for servers that handle large workloads around the clock. It brings 16 physical cores and 32 threads to the table, so tasks such as virtualization, high-volume databases, and cloud-native services run in parallel without bottlenecks. A base frequency of 2.8 GHz keeps everyday operations steady, while Turbo Boost lifts speed to 3.9 GHz when the workload spikes, giving applications the headroom they need at critical moments.

To keep data moving quickly, the processor carries 37.5 MB of cache that shortens the trip between the cores and frequently used information. Memory support reaches up to 4 TB of DDR5 at 5200 MT/s, a capacity that suits in-memory analytics, large-scale virtualization hosts, and other scenarios where every gigabyte counts.

Expansion is straightforward thanks to 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes. Whether you install high-throughput NVMe storage, multiple GPUs for compute acceleration, or a collection of high-speed network adapters, the lanes provide the bandwidth to prevent congestion and keep latency low.

Security features are built in at the silicon level. Intel SGX allows you to create isolated enclaves for sensitive code and data, while Total Memory Encryption helps guard information that sits in system memory. Together these technologies help enterprises comply with stringent security policies without sacrificing performance.

In day-to-day use, the Xeon Gold 6526Y fits seamlessly into blade servers, rack servers, and custom deployments in private or public clouds. IT teams running dense virtual machine clusters, SaaS providers scaling multi-tenant environments, and research groups executing complex simulations will find the 195 W TDP a practical balance between power draw and compute output.

• 16 cores and 32 threads support demanding multitask workloads
• Base clock of 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.9 GHz
• 37.5 MB cache speeds access to frequently used data
• Up to 4 TB DDR5 memory at 5200 MT/s for data-intensive applications
• 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes enable high-bandwidth expansion and storage
• Intel SGX and Total Memory Encryption help protect sensitive information
• 195 W TDP balances performance and power efficiency
• Ideal for virtualization hosts, cloud services, and enterprise databases