Intel launches 288-core Clearwater Forest Xeon 6+ on 18A
Intel introduced the Clearwater Forest Xeon 6+ series built on 18A with 288 cores and stated performance and efficiency advantages versus AMD alternatives.
Topic cluster
product launch
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AFBytes briefing
New high-core server processors affect data-center operating costs and the competitive balance in cloud infrastructure spending.
Key entities
- Am Taiwan
- Intel
- June
- Taiwan
- Xeon
What to watch next
- Monitor enterprise server refresh announcements and independent benchmark publications expected in the coming quarters.
- Track Intel investor briefings and foundry technology updates for yield and schedule milestones.
Intel previews Diamond Rapids Xeon 7 CPUs for 2027
Intel outlined the Diamond Rapids Xeon 7 family on the 18A-P process, targeting launch in 2027 with expanded memory and PCIe capabilities.