The Intel Xeon Gold 6438M is a high-core-density Sapphire Rapids SKU that we supply to resellers, system integrators and IT procurement teams building virtualization hosts, compute clusters and storage/controller nodes. This line is a frequent requirement in enterprise BOM builds: 28 cores, DDR5 eight-channel memory support and PCIe Gen 5.0 connectivity make it a standard choice for database servers, in-memory analytics platforms and high-throughput I/O deployments.
Stock is held in batch quantities with consistent stepping/S-Spec within each lot, so mixed-batch shipments can be avoided for customers who require uniform builds. All units ship with our standard trade warranty and RMA process — units are tested and verified before dispatch, and DOA replacements are handled under our documented RMA procedure. For volume buyers, lead times are typically short for in-stock lots; larger project quantities are quoted on allocation. All shipments are prepared to meet CE / FCC / RoHS export requirements for overseas delivery.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor model | Intel Xeon Gold 6438M |
| Product family | 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids microarchitecture) |
| Cores / Threads | 28 cores / 56 threads (Hyper-Threading) |
| Base clock speed | 2.60 GHz (per Intel specification table) |
| Max turbo frequency | 3.70 GHz (workload dependent) |
| L3 cache | 42 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| TDP | 205W (adequate platform cooling required) |
| Socket | FCLGA4677 (platform dependent) |
| Memory type | DDR5, 8-channel, up to DDR5-4800 MT/s |
| Max memory capacity | Up to 4 TB (server platform dependent) |
| PCIe | PCIe Gen 5.0, 64 lanes |
| Intel UPI speed | 16 GT/s (multi-socket links, configuration dependent) |
| Launch year | 2023 |
| Advanced technologies | Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, AVX-512, DL Boost, Virtualization Technologies |
Good to know for B2B buyers
- Platform fit: requires an FCLGA4677 (C741/W790-class) motherboard; not drop-in compatible with 3rd Gen Ice Lake-SP (LGA4189) platforms. Integrators planning platform migrations should validate board, chassis and VRM capacity against the 205W TDP before committing to volume orders.
- SKU positioning: within Sapphire Rapids, the “M” suffix marks a high-core-count Gold SKU at 205W TDP — above lower-TDP Gold X variants and below the Platinum tier — suitable for customers balancing core density against rack power budgets.
- Order planning: specify DDR5 RDIMMs (not DDR4) on all associated memory procurement. Mismatched memory orders are a common avoidable source of RMA volume in batch shipments.
- Reseller support: batch consistency, export documentation and RMA handling are confirmed at quotation stage for all trade orders.
To receive current stock levels, batch details and volume pricing for the Intel Xeon Gold 6438M, please request a wholesale quote from our trade desk.
Wholesale & Procurement Notes
- MOQ negotiable — flexible minimum order quantities depending on stock position.
- Tiered volume pricing — request a quote for project or recurring purchase tiers.
- Typical lead time — in-stock lots ship within 1–3 business days; allocated quantities quoted per project.
- Packing & shipping options — anti-static tray/bulk packing, carton consolidation, and express/air freight to most overseas destinations.
- RMA window — standard trade warranty with DOA replacement and documented RMA handling; terms confirmed on the proforma invoice.
