Intel Xeon Gold 6230
The Intel Xeon Gold 6230 is a 20-core, 40-thread processor from the 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) family. It runs at 2.10 GHz base and 3.90 GHz turbo with 27.5 MB of cache and a 125 W TDP. Intel lists six channels of DDR4-2933, up to 1 TB, 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes and four-socket scalability. Intel gives 30 June 2025 as the end of servicing updates. It was one of the most common CPUs in 2U virtualization servers of that generation and is widely available second-hand.
Also written as: Xeon Gold 6230, Intel 6230, Gold 6230 20-Core
Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Xeon Scalable |
| Form factor | Socket LGA 3647 (Socket P) |
| Released | 2019 |
| End of support | Jun 2025 |
| Cores | 20 |
| Base clock (GHz) | 2.1 |
| Tdp (W) | 125 |
Generations
- Next generation: Intel Xeon Gold 6330
Check compatibility with Intel
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Intel has tested with the Intel Xeon Gold 6230.
- Specifications Intel Product Specifications (ARK)
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Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used Xeon Gold 6230: what to check
Check the LGA 3647 pads and the heatsink fit for a 125 W part. Use matched CPUs in dual-socket systems and update to the final BIOS release from the server vendor, as Intel servicing updates have ended.
FAQ
How many cores does the Xeon Gold 6230 have?
It has 20 cores and 40 threads at a 2.10 GHz base clock, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, with 27.5 MB of cache and a 125 W TDP.
What memory does the Gold 6230 use?
Six channels of DDR4-2933, up to 1 TB depending on memory type, with 48 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
Is the Gold 6230 still serviced by Intel?
Intel shows an ESU notification issued, with end of servicing updates on 30 June 2025.
Buying or selling Xeon Gold 6230?
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
- Intel Xeon Gold 6230 Processor (27.5M Cache, 2.10 GHz) Product Specifications, checked 2026-10-27