The Intel Xeon Gold 6242R is a 20-core, 40-thread processor from the 2nd-Gen Xeon Scalable family (Cascade Lake Refresh), positioned as a stock item for resellers, system integrators and IT procurement teams building enterprise servers, virtualization hosts, database platforms and HPC clusters. With a 3.10 GHz base clock, 4.10 GHz turbo and hexa-channel DDR4-2933 ECC memory support, it is a frequent selection for dual-socket builds requiring balanced compute and memory bandwidth. Memory capacity, PCIe lane allocation and final configuration remain platform dependent and should be confirmed against the target server design.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | Intel Xeon Gold 6242R |
| Product family | 2nd-Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake Refresh) |
| Total cores / threads | 20 / 40 |
| Processor base frequency | 3.10 GHz |
| Max turbo frequency | 4.10 GHz |
| L3 cache | 35.75 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Socket | FCLGA3647 (LGA 3647) |
| Typical TDP | 205 W (verify chassis cooling and power design) |
| Memory type & speed | DDR4-2933 (ECC supported) |
| Memory channels | 6 (hexa-channel) |
| Max memory capacity (per socket) | Platform dependent (commonly up to 1 TB) |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, up to 48 lanes (platform dependent) |
| UPI links | 2 |
| Max CPU configuration | Dual-socket (2S) |
| Instruction set & extensions | 64-bit; AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, Intel DL Boost |
| Virtualization & security | Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT, hardware security features |
| Target segment | Enterprise servers, virtualization, databases, analytics, HPC |
Wholesale Supply Overview
Stock of the Xeon Gold 6242R is maintained in volume for B2B customers, with batch consistency guaranteed — units within a single shipment ship from the same production batch and stepping, which matters for integrators deploying matched pairs in UPI-linked dual-socket systems. Serial numbers are logged per shipment to support traceability and downstream RMA handling.
All units carry a standard B2B warranty with a defined RMA process: defective parts are replaced or credited under agreed terms, with cross-shipment options available for qualifying accounts. Compliance documentation (CE, FCC, RoHS) is available on request to smooth import clearance and audit requirements in destination markets.
Typical lead time for in-stock volumes is short; larger allocations or scheduled deliveries can be arranged against a framework order. Integrators and resellers should qualify target platforms before deployment — LGA 3647 boards require a chipset and BIOS supporting Cascade Lake Refresh parts, and matched same-model pairs are required for 2S operation. Power and cooling designs must account for the 205 W TDP. For pricing tiers and current availability, request a wholesale quote.
Good to know
- Confirm LGA 3647 platform qualification before ordering: many early Skylake-generation boards need firmware updates to support Cascade Lake Refresh parts.
- Within the Gold family, the 6242R occupies the higher-frequency tier of the Cascade Lake Refresh lineup, favoring per-core throughput for database and virtualization workloads over core-count-focused Gold 62xx variants.
- Mixed batches are avoided on multi-unit orders; matched pairs ship from the same lot for dual-socket deployment consistency.
Wholesale & Procurement Notes
- MOQ negotiable depending on destination and order frequency.
- Tiered volume pricing available — request a quote for your quantity break.
- Typical lead time: 3–7 business days for in-stock volumes; scheduled deliveries negotiable.
- Packing & shipping: anti-static OEM tray/boxed options, consolidated freight or express courier, export documentation provided.
- RMA window: standard B2B warranty terms apply with a defined replacement/credit process.
