Intel has launched its Xeon 6 processors, featuring Performance-cores designed to deliver industry-leading performance for data center and network workloads. The new processors provide up to 2x higher AI processing performance and include models optimized for network and edge applications with built-in Intel vRAN Boost, which increases radio access network (RAN) capacity by up to 2.4x.

The Intel Xeon 6700P and 6500P series include more cores, double the memory bandwidth, and AI acceleration in every core. Compared to 5th Generation AMD EPYC processors, Xeon 6 offers up to 1.5x better AI inference performance using one-third fewer cores. Additionally, these processors enable significant power efficiency, allowing for up to 10:1 server consolidation in certain cases, leading to a potential 68% reduction in total cost of ownership.

For network applications, the Xeon 6 SoC integrates built-in accelerators for virtualized RAN, AI, and media processing, making it an optimized solution for AI-driven network expansion. It also introduces the Intel Media Transcode Accelerator, delivering up to 14x performance-per-watt gains.

Intel also introduced new Ethernet controllers and network adapters, including the E830 series for high-bandwidth applications and the E610 series for optimized control plane operations. The Xeon 6 processors are already seeing broad adoption, with over 500 designs in development from companies such as AT&T, Verizon, Cisco, Dell, and Microsoft.

Source: Intel, "Intel Unveils Leadership AI and Networking Solutions with Xeon 6 Processors," February 24, 2025.