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Deciding Between Intel Xeon 6 P-Cores and E-Cores: Which Fits Your Workload?

September 30, 2024

With Intel's latest Xeon 6 processor release, businesses now have two distinct core options to choose from: Performance-cores (P-cores) and Efficiency-cores (E-cores). But how do you determine which is the right fit for your specific computing needs?

In short, the Intel Xeon 6 with P-cores offers higher core counts, greater memory bandwidth, and built-in AI acceleration with each core, making it capable of handling even the most complex multibillion-parameter AI models without needing extra accelerators.

Balancing Power and Efficiency


 

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If you're planning an upgrade but aren't sure which processor aligns with your workload, here’s a simple breakdown:

  • Intel Xeon 6 with P-Cores: These hyperthreaded cores, equipped with matrix engines, are built for maximum performance. If your workloads involve AI, high-performance computing (HPC), or intensive data processing, P-cores are the ideal choice.
  • Intel Xeon 6 with E-Cores: Although E-cores don’t include matrix engines, they focus on efficiency with a higher density of single-threaded cores. For workloads focused on scaling out or high-density infrastructure, E-cores provide the best balance of performance and energy consumption.

Inside the Intel Xeon 6 Processor Lineup

All Intel Xeon 6 processors—whether featuring P-cores or E-cores—share key features such as the same instruction sets, BIOS, I/O accelerators, and compatibility with the same drivers, OSs and applications. They also offer the same reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) that modern data centers depend on.

To find out more about the Intel Xeon 6 processor family, download our Product Brief, and stay tuned for upcoming system releases based on these powerful new processors.

 


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