HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen12 Processors
Genuine HPE-qualified Intel Xeon 6 processors for the HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen12, new and refurbished. The platform scales from two to four sockets of Xeon 6 P-core silicon — up to 344 cores per server — with matching heat sinks and an optional direct liquid cooling configuration.
DL580 Gen12 Processor Specifications
- Family: Intel Xeon 6 with Performance-cores (P-cores)
- Sockets: 2 or 4 per server; mixing different processor models is not allowed
- Range: 8 cores / 4.0GHz (6714P) up to 86 cores / 2.0GHz (6788P), 165W–350W
- Scaling: memory slots (16 per CPU) and PCIe connectivity scale with installed processors
- Cooling: DL580 Gen12 2U high-performance heat sink per processor; a factory direct liquid cooling (DLC) option exists for CTO builds
Processors ship without heat sinks. Order one high-performance 2U heat sink per added CPU, and keep every installed processor the identical model — when upgrading from two to four sockets, source the exact same Xeon 6 model as the installed pair.
Which Intel Xeon 6 processors does the DL580 Gen12 support?
| Processor | Cores | Base clock | TDP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Xeon 6714P | 8 | 4.0GHz | 165W |
| Intel Xeon 6724P | 16 | 3.6GHz | 210W |
| Intel Xeon 6728P | 24 | 2.7GHz | 210W |
| Intel Xeon 6738P | 32 | 2.9GHz | 270W |
| Intel Xeon 6748P | 48 | 2.5GHz | 300W |
| Intel Xeon 6768P | 64 | 2.4GHz | 330W |
| Intel Xeon 6788P | 86 | 2.0GHz | 350W |
High clocks and low core counts (6714P, 6724P) suit per-core licensing; the 48–86 core parts are built for consolidation and in-memory scale. Four 6788P processors deliver the platform's 344-core maximum.
Choosing the Right DL580 Gen12 Processors
- All processors must be identical — buy in matched pairs (2P) or quads (4P).
- Adding CPUs later? Match the existing model exactly, and add the heat sink for each new processor — each socket also unlocks its 16 DIMM slots and additional I/O.
- Watch TDP against cooling and power: 330W–350W parts in a 4P build push you toward higher-wattage power supplies and the high-performance cooling configuration.
- License-bound workloads: the 8- and 16-core parts exist precisely so Oracle/SQL per-core licensing doesn't explode on a 4-socket box.
Complete Your DL580 Gen12 Build
Every added processor wants memory: see DL580 Gen12 memory, then drives, storage controllers, networking, and power supplies, or the full DL580 Gen12 parts page. Previous generation: DL580 Gen10 processors. Catalog-wide: HPE parts by server model.
DL580 Gen12 Processors FAQ
What processors does the HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen12 support?
Intel Xeon 6 P-core processors from the 8-core 6714P (4.0GHz, 165W) to the 86-core 6788P (2.0GHz, 350W), in two- or four-socket configurations. All installed processors must be the same model.
What is the maximum core count of the DL580 Gen12?
344 cores - four Intel Xeon 6788P processors at 86 cores each. With hyper-threading that presents 688 logical processors to the OS.
Can the DL580 Gen12 run with just 2 processors?
Yes. Two- and four-processor configurations are both supported. A 2P system exposes 32 of the 64 DIMM slots and a subset of the PCIe connectivity, and can be upgraded to 4P later with a matched pair of the same CPU model.
Can I mix different Xeon 6 models in the DL580 Gen12?
No - HPE requires all processors in the server to be identical. When upgrading from 2 to 4 sockets, source the exact same processor model as the installed pair.
Do DL580 Gen12 processors come with heat sinks?
No - heat sinks are a separate part (one high-performance 2U heat sink per processor), and HPE configures the correct quantity automatically in factory builds. For field upgrades, order one heat sink kit per added CPU.
Which DL580 Gen12 processor is best for database licensing?
The 8-core 6714P at 4.0GHz - the highest clock in the lineup with the lowest core count, built for per-core-licensed databases. The 16-core 6724P at 3.6GHz is the step up when eight cores per socket isn't enough.
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