New Intel Xeon 6 CPUs to Maximize GPU-Accelerated AI Performance
Intel have unveiled three new additions to its Intel Xeon 6 series of central processing units (CPUs), designed specifically to manage the most advanced graphics processing unit (GPU)-powered AI systems. These new processors with Performance-cores (P-cores) include Intel’s innovative Priority Core Turbo (PCT) technology and Intel Speed Select Technology – Turbo Frequency (Intel SST-TF), delivering customisable CPU core frequencies to boost GPU performance across demanding AI workloads.
The new Xeon 6 processors are available today, with one of the three currently serving as the host CPU for the NVIDIA DGX B300, the company’s latest generation of AI-accelerated systems. The NVIDIA DGX B300 integrates the Intel Xeon 6776P processor, which plays a vital role in managing, orchestrating and supporting the AI-accelerated system. With robust memory capacity and bandwidth, the Xeon 6776P supports the growing needs of AI models and datasets.
The introduction of PCT, paired with Intel SST-TF, marks a significant leap forward in AI system performance. PCT allows for dynamic prioritisation of high-priority cores, enabling them to run at higher turbo frequencies. In parallel, lower-priority cores operate at base frequency, ensuring optimal distribution of CPU resources. This capability is critical for AI workloads that demand sequential or serial processing, feeding GPUs faster and improving overall system efficiency.
