Hygon C86-3250
The Hygon C86-3250 is an 8-core, 16-thread entry server and communications appliance processor engineered for edge gateways, branch security appliances, and single-socket compute nodes. Clocked at a high base frequency of 2.8 GHz with turbo boosting up to 3.2 GHz within a modest 95W TDP envelope, the C86-3250 offers 16 MB of L3 cache, quad-channel or octal-channel DDR4 memory flexibility, and integrated domestic cryptographic instructions, providing high per-core throughput for embedded network security workloads.
Also written as: Hygon C86-3250, Haiguang C86-3250, C86 3250 8-Core
Specifications
| Brand | Hygon |
|---|---|
| Family | C86 |
| Form factor | Socket SP3 |
| Released | Jun 2020 |
| Cores | 8 |
| Base clock (GHz) | 2.8 |
| Tdp (W) | 95 |
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
Price on request at the sellers we checked.
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| www.ebay.com | used | quote | 2026-10-27 | |
| www.serverschachner.de | refurbished | quote | 2026-10-27 |
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Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used C86-3250: what to check
Validate motherboard socket and memory channel topology. While packaged for the physical SP3 socket, some entry appliance platforms wire only four memory channels. Ensure the thermal interface material residue is cleaned thoroughly from the heat spreader lid without damaging laser markings identifying SKU and stepping.
FAQ
What power rating does the Hygon C86-3250 feature?
It operates with a modest 95W thermal design power (TDP).
What is the primary target deployment for the C86-3250?
It targets single-socket network security appliances, firewall hardware, and edge gateways.
What base frequency does the C86-3250 offer?
It features a 2.80 GHz base clock speed with up to 3.20 GHz boost.
Buying or selling C86-3250?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Hygon C86-3000 Series Product Matrix, checked 2026-10-27
- Tom's Hardware - China Hygon x86 Server Chips, checked 2026-10-27