Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), a global leader in IT infrastructure solutions, has unveiled more than 20 new single-processor systems based on the Intel® Xeon® 6 with P-Cores, which promise to revolutionize efficiency in data centers. These systems not only match the performance of dual-socket configurations but also reduce operational costs, energy consumption, and physical space.
A Leap in Efficiency and Performance
The new servers from Supermicro, optimized for the Intel Xeon 6 with P-Cores, offer up to 136 PCIe 5.0 lanes, allowing for greater connectivity for GPUs, high-speed networks, and storage devices. According to the company, these machines can handle workloads that traditionally required dual-socket configurations, ranging from cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) to edge computing and virtualization.
Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro, emphasized: “We are entering a new era where energy-efficient single-processor systems become a real alternative to traditional dual servers. These systems support 100% more cores than previous generations and are designed to maximize acceleration, networking, and storage.”
Main Advantages Over Dual-Socket Servers
- Cost Savings: Eliminates the need for a second processor, reducing both initial investment and energy consumption.
- Lower Latency: By eliminating interconnection between CPUs, issues with non-uniform memory access (NUMA) are avoided, and more PCIe lanes are freed up.
- Higher Rack Density: Optimizes space in data centers, allowing for more computing capacity per square meter.
Karin Eibschitz Segal, Corporate Vice President at Intel, added: “The new Xeon 6 with P-Cores in Supermicro’s single-processor systems deliver performance that was previously only possible with dual platforms, combining more cores, faster memory, and greater PCIe bandwidth.”
Range of Servers Introduced
Supermicro has launched several models tailored to different workloads:
- SuperBlade®: Flagship solution for AI, HPC, and cloud, with options for liquid or air cooling and support for up to 20 servers in an 8U chassis.
- Hyper: Rack servers optimized for AI inference and scalable cloud workloads.
- CloudDC: Modular platform (OCP DC-MHS) with AIOM (PCIe 5.0) slots for maximum performance in data centers.
- GrandTwin®: Focused on memory and storage density, now featuring E1.S units for greater efficiency.
- Edge: Compact systems for high-performance processing in edge environments.
Market Outlook
Kuba Stolarski, IDC analyst, noted: “Single-processor servers are gaining ground in a market that prioritizes efficiency and flexibility. These systems offer the perfect balance of performance, scalability, and total cost of ownership (TCO).”
With this new generation of servers, Supermicro reinforces its commitment to sustainable innovation, powering more efficient data centers ready for the era of AI and edge computing.