Intel Xeon Scalable Xeon Gold 6526Y
The Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y is a 16-core, 32-thread enterprise server processor from the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Emerald Rapids) family. Built on Intel 7 process technology for Socket LGA 4677, it features an increased 37.5MB L3 cache, an elevated 2.80 GHz base clock boosting up to 3.90 GHz, and support for 8 channels of DDR5-5200 memory alongside 80 lanes of PCIe Gen5. It incorporates Intel Speed Select Technology - Performance Profile (SST-PP) allowing dynamic frequency and core re-configuration, making it one of the most popular mainstream processors for VMware virtualization hosts, per-core database licensing, and storage head controllers. Buyers should verify LGA 4677 socket contact pads.
Also written as: Xeon Gold 6526Y, Intel 6526Y, Gold 6526Y 16-Core
Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Xeon Scalable |
| Form factor | Socket LGA 4677 |
| Released | Dec 2023 |
| Cores | 16 |
| Base clock (GHz) | 2.8 |
| Tdp (W) | 195 |
Generations
- Previous generation: Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 1,650 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Used: USD 1,150 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| provantage.com | new | USD 1,650 | New retail boxed processor with carrier clip | 2026-10-27 |
| ebay.com | used | USD 1,150 | Tested working pull from server | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Equivalent models from other brands
- AMD Epyc 9124
Buying a used Xeon Gold 6526Y: what to check
Inspect LGA 4677 land grid contact pads under magnification for scratches or grease, verify that server BIOS supports 5th Gen Emerald Rapids microcode, and check heatsink thermal rating for 195W TDP.
FAQ
What generation does the Xeon Gold 6526Y belong to?
It belongs to the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor family (codenamed Emerald Rapids).
What does the Y suffix mean on Intel Xeon processors?
The Y suffix denotes Intel Speed Select Technology - Performance Profile (SST-PP), allowing configurable core count and frequency profiles.
What memory speed is supported by the 6526Y?
It supports 8 memory channels of DDR5 memory up to 5200 MT/s.
Buying or selling Xeon Gold 6526Y?
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Sources
- Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y Processor Specifications, checked 2026-10-27