Intel Announces Groundbreaking Xeon Processor Code-Named Sierra Forest
Intel made a groundbreaking announcement at MWC 2024, showcasing its next-generation Xeon processor, codenamed Sierra Forest, along with its impressive performance capabilities.
Revolutionary Architecture: Exclusive E-Core Design
Sierra Forest introduces a revolutionary architecture, featuring an exclusive E-core (efficient core) design. With up to 144 cores on a single chip and 288 cores in a dual-chip configuration (288 threads), Sierra Forest offers unparalleled processing power.
Manufactured on the cutting-edge Intel 3 process, the same technology used in the current-generation Core Ultra processors, Sierra Forest promises enhanced performance and energy efficiency.
Exceptional Performance and Energy Efficiency
Intel's official performance benchmarks reveal that Sierra Forest, compared to the 2021-released Cascade Lake Xeon processors, can deliver:
- 1.9x increase in density
- 2.4x improvement in energy efficiency
- 2.7x boost in performance
Specifically, in 5G core network applications, Sierra Forest demonstrates a 1.4x enhancement in user-plane energy efficiency and a remarkable 90% improvement in control-plane efficiency.
Phased Product Roadmap
Sierra Forest is slated for release later this year. Preceding its launch, Intel will introduce Granite Rapids in the first half of 2024, featuring the Intel 3 process but retaining the traditional P-core (performance core) architecture.
In 2025, Intel plans to unveil Granite Rapids-D, specifically designed for network and communication infrastructure.
