Intel Xeon Gold 6530
32 cores / 64 threads at 2.1GHz base and 4GHz max turbo, with 160MB L3, 8-channel DDR5-4800, PCIe 5.0 and Intel AMX — the current-generation Xeon Scalable for AI inference and virtualization nodes on the LGA4677 platform. Tested and shipped from Hong Kong.
Fully Tested & Documented · Hong Kong Warehouse Stock · Worldwide Shipping 3–7 Days · 1-Year Warranty
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The Xeon Gold 6530, Up Close
Xeon Gold 6530 - 32-Core Emerald Rapids
5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable part on the LGA4677 platform: 32 cores / 64 threads, 2.1GHz base, 4GHz max turbo, 160MB cache and 270W TDP on the Intel 7 process. Built for general-purpose virtualization, cloud nodes and AI inference where on-die matrix acceleration matters.
LGA4677 Platform - DDR5 / PCIe 5.0 / AMX
The 6530 pairs 8 channels of DDR5 at 4800 MT/s (1 DPC) with PCIe 5.0 (80 lanes) and 3 UPI links. Intel AMX is included in this generation, which is why Emerald Rapids parts are commonly specified for CPU-side AI inference. Check socket and chipset support before ordering.
32
cores / 64 threads
160MB
Intel Smart Cache (L3)
4GHz
max turbo frequency
DDR5
4800 MT/s, 8 channels
Key Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product collection | 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors |
| Code name | Products formerly Emerald Rapids |
| Cores / Threads | 32 cores / 64 threads |
| Base / Max Turbo Frequency | 2.1 GHz base / 4 GHz max turbo |
| Cache | 160 MB |
| Memory | DDR5 @ 4800 MT/s (1 DPC), 8 channels |
| PCIe / UPI | PCIe 5.0, up to 80 lanes / up to 3 UPI links |
| TDP / Lithography | 270 W / Intel 7 |
| Intel recommended customer price | $2,383.00-$2,393.00 |
Every figure above is the official Intel specification for SKU 237249. The price line is Intel's published list reference, not our selling price - refurbished market pricing moves weekly, so we quote it live. The generational step below this part is the Intel Xeon Platinum 8358P, which also runs 32 cores / 64 threads but on DDR4 and PCIe 4.0. Browse the full Intel server CPUs range for other Xeon Gold and Platinum SKUs.
Transparent Pricing
2026 Reference Pricing by Configuration
We publish no price for this SKU: we hold no collected market data for the Xeon Gold 6530, and posting a number would mean guessing. Intel's recommended customer price is listed on the specification table purely as an official list reference - it is not what a refurbished or tray part trades at, and we do not sell at it. Send us your quantity and board, and we price against confirmed channel stock.
Refurbished Server Pulls
On Request
Tested pulls with documented diagnostics. Emerald Rapids parts come mainly from decommissioned cloud and virtualization fleets rather than open secondary-market listings, so availability is confirmed per enquiry, not posted.
Matched Pairs for 2P Boards
On Request
Dual-socket builds need matched steppings and microcode. Tell us your board model and we source a matched pair rather than shipping two unrelated lots.
Volume Orders (10+ units)
On Request
Multi-unit orders are quoted against live inventory at the time of enquiry, with freight consolidated from our Hong Kong warehouse.
All three tiers are quoted against live availability - we do not publish an uncollected number for this SKU. Intel's recommended customer price of $2,383.00-$2,393.00 appears on the specification table as an official list reference only. Same 32-core / 64-thread class on the previous platform: Xeon Platinum 8358P. Full range: Intel server CPUs.
Origin
Hong Kong Warehouse
Free port — full export documentation
Transit
3–7 Days Air Freight
Tracked, insured, worldwide
Warranty
1-Year Warranty
Diagnostic report in every box
Quality Process
What We Test Before a Xeon Gold 6530 Ships
OPN & Stepping Verification
Marking and OPN checked against the Intel ARK record for this SKU, and both CPUs in a bundle checked for matching stepping.
Socket Pad & Substrate Check
LGA4677 pad array inspected under magnification for bent contacts, contamination or rework marks before packing.
POST, Core & Memory Channel Test
Full 32-core POST on a reference board, with all 8 memory channels exercised at DDR5-4800 to catch a dead channel before it reaches your rack.
Thermal Behaviour
Load temperatures logged to flag degraded heat-spreader contact - a real risk on any 270W part bought on the secondary market.
Microcode & Board Compatibility
Microcode and boot-block compatibility confirmed against your target board family where you tell us the platform in advance.
Report in the Box
Every unit ships with its per-machine diagnostic report and warranty. Full process: inspection guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a refurbished Intel Xeon Gold 6530 cost?
We quote it against live stock rather than publishing a price, because we hold no collected market data for this SKU and would rather say so than print a guess. Intel's recommended customer price of $2,383.00-$2,393.00 is on the specification table as an official list reference only - it is not a refurbished transaction price. Send us quantity and board model for a firm quote.
What is the difference between Xeon Gold 6530 and Xeon Platinum 8358P?
Both are 32-core / 64-thread, 2-socket server parts, but they sit two generations apart - 8358P is 3rd Gen Ice Lake (Q2 2021), 6530 is 5th Gen Emerald Rapids (Q4 2023), with 4th Gen Sapphire Rapids in between. The platform difference is the real story: 6530 gives you DDR5-4800 and PCIe 5.0 with up to 80 lanes, versus DDR4-3200 and PCIe 4.0 with 64 lanes on 8358P. Cache is 160MB against 48MB, and 6530 adds Intel AMX, which 8358P does not have. TDP is 270W versus 240W. In short: same core count, one full memory and I/O generation apart.
Why is the older 8358P more expensive on Intel's list than the newer 6530?
Intel's recommended customer price for the 8358P is $4,523.00 against $2,383.00-$2,393.00 for the 6530. Older Xeon Platinum list prices were set when that silicon was the top tier and were never repriced downward as generations advanced. It has no bearing on what either part costs today on the secondary market, which is why we quote both live rather than from list.
Does the Xeon Gold 6530 support Intel AMX?
Yes. Intel AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions) is listed in the instruction set extensions for this SKU, alongside SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 and AVX-512. It is one of the concrete differences from the previous-generation 8358P, which offers SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 and AVX-512 without AMX.
What condition are HKCHL refurbished Xeon Gold 6530 CPUs in, and what warranty applies?
Units are decommissioned server pulls: OPN and stepping verified, LGA4677 pads inspected, full 32-core POST with all 8 memory channels exercised, thermal behaviour logged, and microcode compatibility confirmed against your board where known. Each CPU ships with its diagnostic report and a 1-year warranty. We ship worldwide from our Hong Kong warehouse with full export documentation.
Get a Current Xeon Gold 6530 Quote
Tell us quantity, board model and whether you need a matched pair for a dual-socket build. We confirm stock, quote against live availability, and ship worldwide from Hong Kong - usually within one business day.
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