Intel Xeon 6507P

The Intel Xeon 6507P is a server/workstation processor built on the Granite Rapids architecture, fabricated on Intel's 5 nm node and released on February 23, 2025. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and the database places it at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, a squarely mid-pack standing. Its launch MSRP is $765.

Platform and Compatibility

The Xeon 6507P uses Intel Socket 4710 and belongs to the Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-SP) generation. Memory support is DDR5 with an eight-channel memory bus, yielding a total memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported, which matters for reliability in server and workstation environments. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 88 lanes available from the CPU alone. There is no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory for any display output. The processor is currently marked as Active in production status, and its part number is SRVU5. The multiplier is locked, meaning overclocking is not an option; performance is defined by the stock clocks. The cache hierarchy consists of 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 48 MB of shared L3.

Upgrade path considerations: because it is a Socket 4710 part in the Granite Rapids-SP family, system builders must pair it with a platform that supports this socket and the Xeon 6 generation. The eight-channel DDR5 memory controller and 88 PCIe Gen 5 lanes define the platform's expansion envelope, and the absence of integrated graphics means the platform must include a GPU for basic operation. The locked multiplier further fixes the performance ceiling, so any future upgrade would require a different processor on the same socket rather than tuning this one.

How It Compares

The FACT PACK lists no nearest rivals for the Xeon 6507P, so there are no direct competitor names, scores, or percentage deltas to reference. Benchmark results indicate a 50th percentile ranking across all CPUs in the database, which places this chip at the exact middle of the distribution. Without rival entries, the comparative analysis is limited to its own specifications: an 8-core/16-thread configuration with a 3.50 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost, a 150W TDP, and a 48 MB shared L3 cache. The absence of nearest-rival data means the Xeon 6507P's standing must be inferred from its percentile and its architectural traits rather than head-to-head deltas. In the context of the broader CPU landscape, the 50th percentile suggests that half of all tracked CPUs score higher and half score lower, making it a balanced mid-range option in the database's aggregate ranking. The mid-pack percentile, combined with a server-oriented feature set, indicates a processor that competes on platform capabilities rather than raw core-count dominance.

Power and Thermals

The Xeon 6507P carries a TDP of 150W. This TDP class places it in a range that requires a capable air cooler or a similarly robust cooling solution; liquid cooling is not strictly necessary but could be considered for dense server chassis where airflow is constrained. The 150W figure is the only thermal specification provided, and it implies a power envelope that is moderate for a server/workstation part, high enough to require attention to case airflow, but not extreme enough to demand exotic cooling hardware. The 5 nm process node helps contain the thermal load, and the locked multiplier means no additional thermal headroom is needed for overclocking. For system integrators, the 150W TDP informs power supply sizing and chassis selection, though no specific wattage figures beyond the TDP itself are available in the data.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the Intel Xeon 6507P use?

A: It uses Intel Socket 4710.

Q: Does the Xeon 6507P support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory is supported.

Q: What type of memory does it support and how many channels?

A: It supports DDR5 memory with an eight-channel memory bus, providing 409.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Does the Xeon 6507P have integrated graphics?

A: No, it has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does the CPU provide?

A: It provides 88 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU only.

Q: What is the cache configuration?

A: It has 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 48 MB of shared L3 cache.

Benchmark Performance

The FACT PACK contains an empty benchmarks array and an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no measured performance scores are available for the Xeon 6507P in this database. The only performance-related data point is the percentileVsAllCpus value of 50, which indicates that the processor sits at the median of all CPUs tracked. This percentile is a relative ranking, not an absolute score, and it suggests that the Xeon 6507P performs at the middle of the pack, better than half of all CPUs and worse than the other half. Without benchmark scores, no exact deltas can be computed against any rival, and the nearestRivals list is empty, so there are no percentage differences to report. The architectural specifications, 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.50 GHz base, 4.30 GHz boost, and 48 MB of L3, provide the qualitative basis for expected performance, but the data does not quantify it. The 50th percentile is the sole benchmark-derived figure, and it positions the chip as a median performer in the database's aggregate rankings.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Xeon 6507P has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and the gap between these figures defines its single-thread headroom. With 8 cores and 16 threads, multi-threaded workloads draw on a modest core count by server standards, but the per-core L2 cache of 2 MB and the shared 48 MB L3 cache help feed those cores. The single-thread ceiling is represented by the 4.30 GHz boost clock, which is the highest frequency the processor can reach on lightly threaded tasks. Multi-thread performance relies on the 16 threads and the memory subsystem, the eight-channel DDR5 controller with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth is a strong asset for memory-bound parallel workloads, even with only 8 cores. The 112 KB L1 per core is generous and supports low-latency single-thread execution. In practice, the clock spread between base and boost means sustained all-core loads will likely settle below the 4.30 GHz boost, while single-threaded bursts can reach it. The absence of benchmark scores prevents a precise split between single-thread and multi-thread performance, but the specifications indicate a processor that can handle both a responsive single-threaded front-end and a bandwidth-rich multi-threaded back-end.

Who Should Consider It

The Xeon 6507P targets the server and workstation market segment, and its specifications point to specific workload fits. The 8-core/16-thread configuration, combined with 409.6 GB/s of eight-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth and 88 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, makes it well suited for memory-bandwidth-sensitive applications such as in-memory databases, high-performance computing workloads that scale with memory throughput, and virtualization hosts where ECC memory and high lane counts are valuable. The 150W TDP is moderate, allowing deployment in standard server chassis without extreme cooling infrastructure. For gaming, this processor is not an obvious choice, it lacks integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory, and its core count and server orientation are better matched to compute tasks than to gaming workloads. For content creation, the 8 cores and 16 threads can handle rendering and encoding tasks, and the high memory bandwidth assists with large project files, but the locked multiplier and server socket limit mainstream desktop appeal. For office and general productivity, the Xeon 6507P is over-specified; the 50th percentile ranking and server platform requirements make it a poor fit for typical office desktops. The processor is best considered by system builders who need a Socket 4710 platform with ECC DDR5, extensive PCIe Gen 5 expansion, and a balanced 8-core compute core, all within a 150W thermal envelope.