Intel has announced its new “performance-optimized processors per dollar” for its Xeon Scalable platform, which promises users up to 36 percent more performance than the existing second-generation Xeon Gold processors and up to 42 percent more performance per dollar compared to the first-generation Xeon Gold processors.
Intel has introduced its new pricing scale for its Xeon Scalable second-generation offering
Intel has shown its new tiered pricing for its Xeon offering, which will make it more affordable for the data center, in an attempt to compete with EPYC in the AMD proposal.
The second generation of scalable Xeon processors has three main advantages according to Intel;
Industry-leading frequencies: Processors like the Intel Xeon Gold 6200 offer up to 4.5GHz frequency and up to 33% more cache thanks to Intel Turbo Boost.
Improved performance for general use: The Intel Xeon Gold 6200R and 5200R offer built-in value through a combination of higher base frequencies and Intel Turbo Boost technology, as well as increased cache capacity.
Higher value and capacity for entry-level, perimeter, network and IoT use cases: Models such as the Intel Xeon Gold 6200U, Silver 4200R, Silver 4210T, and Bronze 3200R offer increased value for entry-level single-socket servers.
Although Intel has a dominant position in the CPU market today, we have seen market leaders offer their customers a 42 percent performance increase per dollar, unless they believe their market position is at risk. However, they must do so if they want to compete against the AMD EPYC.
Intel’s new scalable Xeon processors are now available to OEMs and ODMs, which means customers should be able to access these processors very soon.