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Intel Xeon Gold 6126 12C 2.60GHz LGA3647 CPU
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Product Specification
| Brand | INTEL |
| SKU | CPU-INTEL-XEON-6126 |
| Cores | 12 |
| Threads | 24 |
| Base Clock | 2.60GHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3.70GHz |
| Smart Cache | 19.25MB |
| Socket | LGA3647 |
| TDP | 125W |
| Memory Support | DDR4-2666 |
| PCIe Support | PCIe 3.0 |
| Compatibility | Dell R640 / R740 / R840 |
About This Product
Overview
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126 is a server processor designed for LGA3647 systems and built to support demanding business workloads. With 12 cores and 24 threads, it provides a strong foundation for virtualization, application hosting, database tasks, and general enterprise server use. Its 2.60GHz base clock and 3.70GHz turbo clock help deliver responsive performance across a range of workloads, while the 19.25MB Smart Cache supports efficient data access during active processing. This processor is a practical fit for organizations looking to maintain or expand compatible server infrastructure with a proven Intel Xeon platform.
Performance & Scalability
With multi-core processing and Hyper-Threading support, the Xeon Gold 6126 is well suited to environments that benefit from parallel task handling and consistent throughput. The 125W TDP reflects a server-class design intended for balanced performance within supported systems, and DDR4-2666 memory support helps align the processor with modern server memory configurations. PCIe 3.0 support adds flexibility for expansion cards and connected devices, making this CPU a capable option for workloads that require dependable compute resources in compatible Dell PowerEdge platforms such as the R640, R740, and R840.
Storage Flexibility
While this product is a processor rather than a storage device, it plays an important role in overall system responsiveness and platform capability. In a compatible server, the Xeon Gold 6126 helps support storage-related workloads such as file services, virtualization hosts, and application environments that rely on fast data handling and stable processing. Its PCIe 3.0 support can also contribute to broader system expansion options, allowing the server to be configured around the needs of the installed storage and I/O architecture.
Why Choose This Product?
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126 is a solid choice for IT teams seeking a compatible replacement or upgrade CPU for supported Dell servers. It offers a clear balance of core count, clock speed, cache capacity, and platform support, making it suitable for a wide range of enterprise use cases. For buyers maintaining LGA3647-based infrastructure, this processor provides a straightforward way to keep systems aligned with existing hardware requirements while supporting dependable day-to-day server performance.
About this processor
Intel Xeon Gold 6126, a 12 core, 24 thread LGA3647 processor at 2.60GHz with 3.70GHz turbo, for Dell R640, R740 and R840. Tested and stocked in Doha, delivered across Qatar within a day.
The Xeon Gold 6126 is the twelve core, 125W member of Intel's first generation Xeon Scalable Gold series for the LGA3647 socket. It runs a 2.60GHz base and 3.70GHz turbo with 19.25MB of cache, supports six channels of DDR4-2666 and PCIe 3.0, and is named as compatible with the Dell PowerEdge R640, R740 and R840. It sits between the 4100 Silver parts and the twenty core Gold parts in both cost and capability.
Buyers in Qatar fit a refurbished 6126 where a server needs a balanced processor for mixed workloads, or where software licensed per core makes twelve faster cores preferable to twenty slower ones. ServerDove keeps it in Doha stock with the 14th generation servers it suits.
- Cores
- 12C / 24T
- Clock
- 2.60 to 3.70GHz
- Cache
- 19.25MB
- Socket
- LGA3647
- TDP
- 125W
Part numbers and identification
Buyers search for "Xeon Gold 6126", "6126 CPU" and "Gold 6126 12 core".
| SKU | CPU-INTEL-XEON-6126 |
| Model | Intel Xeon Gold 6126 |
| Family | Xeon Scalable, first generation, Gold 6100 series |
Specification
| Cores | 12 |
| Threads | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.60GHz |
| Turbo clock | 3.70GHz |
| Smart Cache | 19.25MB |
| Socket | LGA3647 |
| TDP | 125W |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666, six channels |
| PCIe | PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes |
The 6126 shares its 125W rating and standard heatsink with the twenty core 6138, so the two are interchangeable in any chassis; the choice between them is purely cores against clock. At 2.60GHz base it handles application servers, mid sized databases and virtual desktop hosts well, and it supports the full 2666 MT/s memory speed of the generation.
Compatible servers
Dell models named for the 6126 are listed; it fits any first or second generation Xeon Scalable server.
| Server | Generation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dell PowerEdge R640 | 14th generation rack, 1U | Standard heatsink sufficient |
| Dell PowerEdge R740 | 14th generation rack, 2U | Standard heatsink sufficient |
| Dell PowerEdge R840 | 14th generation, four socket | Fit as a matched set |
Installation
Clip the processor into its carrier, attach it to the heatsink, lower the assembly onto the LGA3647 socket and tighten the four screws in the sequence marked on the heatsink. A first generation server needs no BIOS update. In a multi socket server every processor must be the same model, and memory should be split evenly across the sockets, six DIMMs per processor for full bandwidth.
In the box
- The part as described, with the part number shown
Images are for illustration. The unit supplied is the one described in the specification and may differ cosmetically.
Not included
- The server or system it installs into
- Mounting hardware, screws or caddies unless listed
- Cables unless listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon Gold 6126 use?
This processor uses the LGA3647 socket.
How many cores and threads does this CPU have?
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126 has 12 cores and 24 threads.
Is this processor compatible with Dell servers?
Yes, it is listed as compatible with Dell R640, R740, and R840 systems.
What memory type does the Xeon Gold 6126 support?
It supports DDR4-2666 memory.
Does this CPU support PCIe 3.0?
Yes, PCIe 3.0 support is included.
Why buy refurbished?
Enterprise-grade performance at a fraction of the price of new.
Fully tested and verified
Every unit goes through hardware diagnostics before dispatch: POST tests, burn-in, memory checks and power supply verification.
Enterprise performance for less
Refurbished units deliver the same hardware capability as new, at significantly lower upfront cost, freeing budget for CPUs, memory and storage.
Available now
New enterprise hardware carries lead times of weeks or months. Our stock is held in Doha and ready to ship within 24 hours.
Backed by support
Warranty on every unit we sell, with installation and ongoing hardware support available across Qatar.