Intel's Granite Rapids-WS to Challenge AMD in HEDT/Workstation Markets with 86 Cores, 128 PCIe 5.0 Lanes
Intel is set to disrupt the high-end desktop (HEDT) and workstation market with its latest server architecture, Granite Rapids-WS. Rumors suggest a processor with up to 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes and eight-channel DDR5 memory support, signaling a significant advancement for the company.
The Granite Rapids-WS, codenamed for Intel's upcoming server chip, showcases an impressive 86 cores, 172 threads, and a peak clock speed of 4.8GHz. This places it on par with AMD's EYPC processors for the first time since 2017, ending Intel's drought in the competitive HEDT/workstation segment.
Intel's outgoing W-3500 Sapphire Rapids Refresh chips only scaled up to 60 cores, while AMD has offered 96-core trims since the Threadripper 7000WX series. The Granite Rapids-WS is likely a higher-clocked version of the Xeon 6787P, which has 86 cores and peaks at 3.8GHz. This new processor could potentially become Intel's flagship workstation part, rivaling AMD's Threadripper 9995WX with its 96 cores.
Intel's Granite Rapids-WS is poised to challenge AMD's dominance in the HEDT and workstation markets. With up to 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes and eight-channel DDR5 memory support, along with its impressive core count and clock speed, this processor could redefine high-performance computing. Intel's strategic move to limit the core count to 86 could also help reduce manufacturing costs.
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