Intel Xeon Scalable Xeon Gold 6430
The Intel Xeon Gold 6430 is a popular 32-core, 64-thread workhorse enterprise processor from the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids) family. Operating at a 2.10 GHz base clock and boosting up to 3.40 GHz with a 60MB shared L3 cache and a 270W TDP, it is one of the most widely deployed processors in dual-socket enterprise servers (such as Lenovo SR650 V3, Dell R760, and HPE DL380 Gen11) for virtualization, software-defined storage, and containerized private cloud clusters. It supports 8 memory channels of DDR5-4400, 80 lanes of PCIe Gen5, and Intel AMX AI matrix acceleration. Second-hand market buyers should inspect LGA 4677 gold pads and verify server heatsink 270W thermal ratings.
Also written as: Xeon Gold 6430, Intel 6430, Gold 6430 32-Core
Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Xeon Scalable |
| Form factor | Socket LGA 4677 |
| Released | Jan 2023 |
| Cores | 32 |
| Base clock (GHz) | 2.1 |
| Tdp (W) | 270 |
Generations
- Previous generation: Intel Xeon Scalable Xeon Gold 6330
- Next generation: Intel Xeon Gold 6530
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 2,250 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Used: USD 1,450 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| provantage.com | new | USD 2,250 | New retail boxed processor with carrier clip | 2026-10-27 |
| ebay.com | used | USD 1,450 | Tested working pull from server, 100% functional | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used Xeon Gold 6430: what to check
Inspect LGA 4677 contact pads for physical scratches or bent spring pins, verify server heatsink matches the 270W TDP requirement, and confirm BIOS support on 4th Gen Intel server platforms.
FAQ
What core count does the Xeon Gold 6430 have?
It features 32 physical cores and 64 threads per socket.
What socket does the Xeon Gold 6430 require?
It requires Socket LGA 4677 (Socket E) and DDR5 registered memory.
What did the Xeon Gold 6430 replace?
It succeeded the Ice Lake Xeon Gold 6330 (28 cores) with improved IPC, PCIe Gen5, and DDR5.
Buying or selling Xeon Gold 6430?
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Sources
- Intel Xeon Gold 6430 Processor Specifications, checked 2026-10-27