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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview
Built upon the features of Intel Xeon Scalable-SP and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP
(Socket P) processors and the C621 chipset, the X11DPG-HGX2 provides superb system
performance, efficient power management, and a rich feature set based on cutting edge
technology to address the needs of next-generation computer users. With support of Intel®
UltraPath Interconnect (UPI) links of up to 10.4 GT/s, and Intel® AVX-512 new instructions,
this motherboard offers an innovative solution with maximum system performance to meet
the ongoing demands of High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms. This motherboard
is optimized for deep learning, and artificial intelligence platforms.
Features Supported by Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors
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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 X540 with iWARP RDMA
New features supported by
2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP
Processors
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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.
