Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y
The Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y is a 16-core, 32-thread processor from the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids) family. It runs at 2.50 GHz base and 4.10 GHz turbo with 37.5 MB of cache and a 185 W TDP. Intel lists eight DDR5 channels (4800 MT/s at one DIMM per channel, 4400 MT/s at two), up to 4 TB and 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes, for one or two sockets. Its high clock speed for a 16-core part suits per-core licensed software and database nodes. The Gold 6526y replaced it.
Also written as: Xeon Gold 6426Y, Intel 6426Y, Gold 6426Y 16-Core
Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Xeon Scalable |
| Form factor | Socket LGA 4677 |
| Released | 2023 |
| Cores | 16 |
| Base clock (GHz) | 2.5 |
| Tdp (W) | 185 |
Generations
- Next generation: Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y
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 6426Y.
- Specifications Intel Product Specifications (ARK)
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Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used Xeon Gold 6426Y: what to check
Check the LGA 4677 pins and confirm the server runs a BIOS that supports Sapphire Rapids. Match the heatsink to 185 W and make sure a two-socket system has identical CPUs.
FAQ
How many cores and what clock does the Xeon Gold 6426Y have?
It has 16 cores and 32 threads at a 2.50 GHz base clock and up to 4.10 GHz turbo, with 37.5 MB of cache and a 185 W TDP.
What memory does the Gold 6426Y support?
Eight channels of DDR5, up to 4800 MT/s at one DIMM per channel and 4400 MT/s at two, up to 4 TB, with 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes.
What replaced the Xeon Gold 6426Y?
In this catalog the Gold 6526y is the next part, from the 5th Gen family on the same LGA 4677 socket.
Buying or selling Xeon Gold 6426Y?
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 6426Y Processor (37.5M Cache, 2.50 GHz) Product Specifications, checked 2026-10-27