Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y Server ProcessorThe Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y is a server-class processor designed for modern data center and enterprise computing platforms. With 16 cores, a 2.8GHz clock speed, 20GT/s UPI-3 connectivity, 37.5MB of L3 cache, and an LGA4677 socket, it provides a strong processing foundation for compatible server, virtualization, analytics, and professional workloads.Key Features 16-core Intel Xeon Gold server processor 2.8GHz operating frequency 20GT/s UPI-3 interconnect specification 37.5MB L3 cache LGA4677 socket compatibility Product Specifications Part Number: PK8072205559500 Manufacturer: Intel Product Family: Xeon Gold Model: 6526Y Product Type: Server processor Core Count: 16 cores Clock Speed: 2.8GHz L3 Cache: 37.5MB UPI Speed: 20GT/s UPI Version: UPI-3 Socket: LGA4677 Processor Specifications Processor class: Intel Xeon Gold Core configuration: 16 processing cores Base clock specification: 2.8GHz Cache design: 37.5MB shared L3 cache Socket interface: LGA4677 Platform role: Enterprise server and data center computing Interconnect: 20GT/s UPI-3 Performance Specifications Workload category: Multi-core server computing Processing focus: Concurrent business, infrastructure, and virtualization workloads Scalability role: Designed for compatible server platforms using the LGA4677 socket Data movement: High-speed UPI-3 interconnect specification Application range: Virtualization, databases, analytics, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise services Use Cases Build or upgrade a compatible enterprise server Support virtualization and private-cloud infrastructure Run database, analytics, and business application workloads Improve multi-core processing capacity in a data center platform Compatibility Server motherboards supporting Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y processors LGA4677 socket platforms Compatible server BIOS, chipset, power, and cooling configurations Data center systems designed for the processor generation and platform Confirm motherboard firmware, thermal requirements, and platform support before installation Frequently Asked Questions How many cores does the Xeon Gold 6526Y have? The processor is specified with 16 cores. What is the clock speed? The listed clock speed is 2.8GHz. How much L3 cache is included? This processor includes 37.5MB of L3 cache. Which socket does it use? The Xeon Gold 6526Y uses the LGA4677 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y is built for organizations that need dependable multi-core processing in a professional server environment. Its 16-core design, substantial cache, high-speed UPI-3 specification, and LGA4677 compatibility make it a capable foundation for virtualization, enterprise applications, analytics, and data center workloads.