Intel unveils Intel® Xeon® 600 for high-end workstations
Intel has rolled out its new Xeon 600 processors for client workstations, updating the top end of its workstation platform with more cores, faster memory, and a big jump in I/O. Built for demanding professional workloads, the new family targets everything from AI development to simulation and media creation.
For eeNews Europe readers designing systems, evaluating platforms, or building high-performance workflows, the launch matters because it combines higher core counts with PCIe 5.0 scalability and new AI features in a single workstation-focused platform. It also signals where Intel is pushing performance efficiency and connectivity for the next wave of professional PCs.
A full refresh of the workstation platform
The Xeon 600 processors for workstation are paired with Intel’s W890 chipset and represent a full-stack update compared to the previous generation. Intel is promising gains across the board: more cores, more PCIe lanes, higher memory speeds, and improved power efficiency.
At the top end, the processors scale to as many as 86 performance cores, with turbo frequencies reaching up to 4.8GHz. According to Intel, this translates into up to 9% better single-thread performance and as much as 61% higher multi-thread performance compared to the prior generation, while staying within similar power targets. Intel builds the processors on its Intel 3 process technology and uses the Redwood Cove+ core architecture.
I/O is another major focus. The platform supports up to 128 lanes of PCIe Gen 5.0 directly from the CPU, enabling dense multi-GPU configurations alongside high-speed storage and networking. Intel upgrades memory support to up to eight channels of DDR5 RDIMM at speeds up to 6400MT/s and adds support for DDR5 MRDIMMs reaching 8000MT/s for memory-bound workloads.
AI, tuning, and record-setting performance
Intel is positioning the Xeon 600 workstation line strongly for AI and data-heavy workloads. FP16 datatype support in Intel AMX has been added, delivering faster AI training and inference compared to the previous generation. The platform continues to support ECC memory and RAS features for reliability in professional environments.
“The need for high-performance compute capabilities is increasing daily across a wide range of industries, and with Intel® Xeon® 600 Processors for Workstation we’re delivering the platform professionals need in their daily workflows. Incredible performance efficiency, expanded AI compute features, a host of Intel vPro® technologies and robust platform connectivity make this platform the right choice for professionals who depend on the performance and capabilities only a high-end workstation can deliver.”
Intel is also highlighting advanced tuning and overclocking capabilities, developed in partnership with ASUS. Using a Xeon 698X and an ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE motherboard, the companies have set multiple overclocking world records across benchmarks such as Geekbench, Cinebench, and Y-Cruncher.
Availability and SKUs
Intel says the Xeon 600 processors for workstation will be available through OEM and system integrator partners, as well as boxed retail parts, starting in late March 2026. Boxed SKUs range from the 18-core Xeon 654 up to the 64-core Xeon 696X, giving workstation builders a wide span of options depending on performance and budget needs.
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