Intel has announced the new Intel Xeon 600 processors for client workstations, supplying a complete update to its high-end workstation platform with the Intel W890 chipset. This latest generation offers more cores, better PCIe connectivity, faster memory support, and improved power efficiency compared to previous models.
The need for high-performance compute capabilities is increasing daily across a wide range of industries. With the Intel Xeon 600 processors for workstations, we are delivering the platform professionals’ needs in their daily workflows. Incredible performance, effectiveness, extended AI compute features, a host of vPro technologies, and strong connectivity make this platform the right selection for professionals who depend on the performance and capabilities only a high-end workstation can deliver.
Hector Guevarez, Director of Workstation Segment Client Computing Group.
The new Intel Xeon 6000 processors for workstations offer many benefits across fields such as Data Science, AI Development, Engineering Simulation, and Media Content Creation. They offer much better multi-thread performance than previous models, stronger I/O capabilities, better wired and wireless connections, and more support for advanced AI training and inference tasks.
Built with Intel 3 process technology and Redwood Core+ core architecture. The Intel Xeon 600 processors for workstations now have more cores than across the lineup. For example, the 86-core Intel Xeon 698x delivers up to 61% higher multi-thread performance at the same power level compared to the previous 64-core W3595X1.
Platform specifications include:
- The Intel Zion 600 processors for workstations offer up to 86 cores and a 4.8 GHz turbo frequency, which means up to 9 times better single-thread and 61 times better multi-thread performance vs. the previous generation of Intel processors.
- With added FP16 data type support in Intel® AMX®, these processors can handle AI training and inference tasks much faster, up to 17% better performance in AI and machine learning workloads compared to the previous generation.
- They support up to 128 CPUs and PCIe Gen 5.0 lanes, providing strong connectivity for multiple GPUs, SSDs, and network cards to meet your workflow needs.
- These processors support up to 8 channels of DDR5 RDIMM memory at up to 6400 MT/s, an improvement from 4800 MT/s in the previous generation. They now also support DDR5 RDIMM memory at up to 8000 MT/s, which greatly boosts performance for memory-intensive tasks.
- Continued support for ECC memory and RAS technologies that improve the integrity of critical data and system dependability.
- Continue to support ECC memory and RAS technologies, which help protect important data and keep systems reliable. Voltage baseline and max voltage limits reporting.
- (new) per CD IE and per core performance limit reporting
- Processor Core Tuning
- AVX2, AVX512, and TMUL negative ratio offset tuning.
- Per CDIe Ring/Mesh Tuning
- Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency tuning.
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Tuning
- They come with built-in Intel Wi-Fi 6E and support for Intel Wi-Fi 7, providing the latest and fastest network connectivity.
- These processors include Intel vPro technologies for hardware-based security, such as multi-key memory encryption from version control and Intel one-click recovery, making it easier to deploy systems in enterprise settings.
With the launch of the new Intel Xeon 600 processors for workstations, Intel sets a new record for overclocking on workstation platforms. Working with ASUS and its overclocking system, Intel has set several new world overclocking records at launch.
Powered by an Intel Xeon 698X processor and ASUS Pro, WS-W890E Sage SE motherboard, Intel and ASUS have set new overclocking world records across 10 benchmarks, including Geekbench 4 multi-core, Geekbench 5 multi-core, and Cruncher (up to 28B). Additionally, the partnership has led to another 10 global first-place submissions, including Geekbench 3 multi-core, Cinebench R20, Cinebench R23, Cinebench R15, and Y Cruncher (up to 100B).
When it’s available: Intel Xeon 60, the Intel Xeon 600 processors for workstations will be available from OEM and SI partners, as well as boxed versions, starting in late March 2026 or through retail.
Source: Intel Launches new Intel® Xeon® 600 Processors for Workstation
