Processor And Chipset Overview - Supermicro X11DAC User Manual

Super X11DAC User's Manual

1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and capability of Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and
2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors (Socket P) with support of C621 chipset, this
motherboard provides superb system performance, efficient power management, and a rich
feature set based on cutting edge technologies to address the needs of next-generation users.
It offers innovative solutions with unprecedented system reliability and scalability to meet the
demands of High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms.
Features Supported by Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors
Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors support the following features:
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Intel AVX-512 instruction support to handle complex workloads
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1.5x memory bandwidth increased to 6 channels
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Hot plug and enclosure management with Intel Volume Management Device (Intel VMD)
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Rich set of available IOs with increased PCIe lanes (48 lanes)
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Integrated Intel Ethernet Connection X722 with iWARP RDMA
New features supported by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors
2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors support the following features:
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Higher performance for a wider range of workloads with per-core performance increase
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Support of Optane DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM) with affordable, persistent, and
large capacity
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Up to 2993 MHz memory supported (Refer to Section 1.8 for details.)
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Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) support for Accelerate Deep Learning & Arti-
ficial Intelligence (AI) workloads
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Speed Select Technology provides multiple CPU profiles that can be set in the BIOS.
(This feature is available on select CPU SKUs)
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Seamless hardware security mitigations & performance/frequency flexibility
Note: Support for 2933MHz memory is dependent on the CPU SKU.
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