The new Intel Xeon Phi processor is the first bootable host processor designed specifically for highly parallel workloads, and the first to integrate memory and fabric computing technologies. The Intel Xeon Phi is a bootable x86 CPU that offers exceptional scalability, without being limited by PCIe bus dependencies like GPU accelerators. By eliminating this dependency, the Intel Xeon Phi offers greater scalability and can handle a wider range of workloads and configurations than GPU accelerators.
Additionally, the integration of 16GB of high-bandwidth memory provides up to 490 GB/s of sustained memory bandwidth for memory-constrained workloads, and the dual-port Intel® Omni-Path Architecture (Intel® OPA) further reduces solution cost and space utilization. The Intel Xeon Phi processor is a general-purpose CPU built on open standards, ensuring the future-proofing of software investments.
Additional features and benefits of the Intel Xeon Phi processor include:
- Up to 72 cores with enhanced performance through the use of Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions or AVX-512 technology.
- Delivers data center-level CPU scalability and reliability for high-performance workloads.
- Binary compatibility with Intel® Xeon® processors, enabling support for any workload.
- Based on a general-purpose, open-standards x86 CPU architecture, supported by a broad ecosystem and numerous available partners, programming languages, and tools – ensuring maximum flexibility, compatibility with existing software, and reusability.
The first systems equipped with the Intel Xeon Phi processor family are now available.
