Xeon

A US supercomputer with 8,000 Intel Xeon CPUs and 300TB of RAM is being auctioned — 160th most powerful computer in the world has some maintenance issues though and will cost thousands per day to run

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The Cheyenne supercomputer, based at the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was ranked as the 20th most powerful computer in the world in 2016 – but now it’s up for sale through the US General Services Administration (GSA). By November 2023, the 5.34-petaflops system’s ranking had slipped to 160th in the world, but … Read more

Intel’s formidable 288 core CPU now has a proper family name — Granite Rapids and Sierra Forest are Xeon 6 processors but is it just becoming too confusing?

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In September 2023, Intel unveiled its 288-core Xeon CPU and, at the end of February 2024, began previewing it for the AI processing industry.  Given the codename “Sierra Forest”, that chip will be available in the second half of this year, while customers will have to wait until next year to get their hands on … Read more

SX904 SmartNIC with embedded Xeon D Processor

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In the fast-paced world of technology, Senao Networks has made a significant stride with the introduction of their new SX904 SmartNIC. This cutting-edge network interface card is designed to meet the growing demands of server architectures and edge computing. It’s a piece of technology that’s set to make a big impact on how data is … Read more

Intel Xeon Sierra Forest 288 E-core processor MWC 2024

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Intel Corporation has recently unveiled its latest innovation in the realm of 5G technology with the introduction of the new Intel Xeon processors, dubbed Sierra Forest. These processors are equipped with up to 288 Efficient-cores (E-cores) and are poised to become the backbone of the majority of 5G core networks. The launch marks a pivotal … Read more