Intel Cancels Its Mainstream Next-Gen Xeon Server Processors
6 days ago
- #Server Processors
- #Intel Xeon
- #Memory Channels
- Intel cancels its mainstream next-gen Xeon server processors, removing the 8-channel 'Diamond Rapids' from its roadmap.
- Next-gen high-end server processors will transition from 12 to 16 memory channels, expected in H2 2026, supporting AI clusters.
- 16-channel memory designs (e.g., Intel Xeon 'Diamond Rapids', AMD EPYC 'Venice') aim for higher bandwidth and performance.
- 12-channel memory designs (e.g., Intel Granite Rapids-AP, AMD EPYC Genoa/Turin) offer 50% more bandwidth than 8-channel but face capacity trade-offs.
- 8-channel platforms (e.g., Intel Xeon 6700P/6500P) remain popular due to cost efficiency, lower DRAM costs, and competitive differentiation.
- Intel simplifies its Diamond Rapids roadmap, focusing solely on 16-channel processors to streamline support for diverse customer use cases.
- Market trend shows lower-end server platforms with fewer memory channels gradually phased out as industry shifts toward higher capacities.