Cisco UCS-CPU-I6242C= Intel Xeon 6242 2.8 GHz 16-Core

Maintain consistent application performance in Cisco UCS C220 M5 environments with the Intel Xeon 6242 processor. Built for infrastructure teams that need dependable compute density, this 16-core CPU pairs a 2.8 GHz base clock with 22 MB of L3 cache to help sustain mixed workloads without forcing aggressive overprovisioning. At 150 W TDP, it fits the power and thermal profile expected in enterprise rack deployments while delivering the headroom needed for virtualization hosts, database nodes, and latency-sensitive services. Support for DDR4-2933 memory helps keep data moving efficiently across the platform, which matters when CPU cycles are only part of the performance equation. This processor is a strong fit when you need more than entry-level compute but do not want to step into higher-power parts that complicate cooling and capacity planning. For teams standardizing on Cisco UCS C220 M5 servers, it offers a clear balance of core count, clock speed, and cache for stable production workloads.