Intel announced the Intel Xeon 600 processors for Client Workstation, representing a full platform update paired with the Intel W890 Chipset. The new processor family features up to 86 performance cores (P-cores) and 128 lanes of PCIe 5.0 connectivity. It is manufactured using Intel 3 process technology and utilizes the Redwood Cove+ core architecture. Compared to the prior generation, the processors deliver up to 61% higher multi-thread (MT) performance at the same power consumption levels when comparing the 86-core Xeon 698X to the previous 64-core W3595X. Single-thread (ST) performance improves by up to 9%.
Key platform specifications include:
Up to 86 cores with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.8 GHz
Support for FP16 datatype in Intel AMX, resulting in up to 17% faster performance in AI and machine learning workloads measured by SPECworkstation 4.0 AI & Machine Learning
Up to 128 CPU PCIe Gen 5.0 lanes for multi-GPU, SSD, and network card configurations
Support for up to eight channels of DDR5 RDIMM at speeds up to 6400 MT/s (previously 4800 MT/s)
New support for DDR5 MRDIMM memory at speeds up to 8000 MT/s
Continued ECC memory and RAS technologies for data integrity and system reliability
The processors include expanded overclocking capabilities with the following new features:
Undervolt Protection Voltage Baseline and Max Voltage Limits Reporting
Per-CDIE and Per-Core Performance Limit Reasons 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
Connectivity features encompass integrated Intel® Wi-Fi 6E and discrete support for Intel Wi-Fi 7. The platform also incorporates multiple Intel vPro technologies, including multi-key memory encryption, firmware version control, and Intel One-Click Recovery for enterprise deployment.
In collaboration with ASUS, Intel set multiple overclocking world records using the Intel Xeon 698X processor and ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE motherboard. Records were achieved in 10 benchmarks, including Geekbench4 Multi-Core, Geekbench5 Multi-Core, and Y-Cruncher (up to 28B). An additional 10 global first-place submissions were recorded in benchmarks such as Geekbench3 Multi Core, Geekbench6 Multi-core, Cinebench R20, Cinebench R23, Cinebench R15, and Y-Cruncher (up to 100B), as documented on HWBot.org as of February 2, 2026.
The Intel Xeon 600 processors for Workstation will become available through OEM/SI partners and as individually boxed processors starting in late March 2026.
The following SKUs will be offered as boxed retail processors:
Intel Xeon 696X Processor (64 cores)
Intel Xeon 678X Processor (48 cores)
Intel Xeon 676X Processor (32 cores)
Intel Xeon 658X Processor (24 cores)
Intel Xeon 654 Processor (18 cores)
The processors target workloads in data science/AI development, engineering simulation/visualization, and media and entertainment content creation, providing enhanced multi-thread performance, I/O capabilities, connectivity, and support for AI training and inference tasks.
All performance claims reference specific benchmarks and configurations detailed at www.intel.com/PerformanceIndex. Results may vary. Overclocking may void warranties and affect stability, security, performance, and component lifespan. Wi-Fi 7 features require compatible hardware, software, and infrastructure. Intel vPro technologies require eligible hardware, software, and configurations.
