Intel has announced a major milestone in power efficiency and ecosystem adoption for its Intel Xeon 6 processors with Efficient-cores (E-cores). Since their launch in June 2024, these processors have been widely embraced by leading 5G core solution providers, demonstrating 3.2x performance improvement, 3.8x performance-per-watt increase, and a 60% reduction in power consumption when combined with Intel Infrastructure Power Manager.
The rapid adoption of Xeon 6 with E-cores highlights the growing demand for energy-efficient, high-performance solutions in the telecommunications and data center industries. Major industry leaders—including Ericsson, Nokia, Dell Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NEC, Samsung, and SK Telecom—are already integrating these processors into their infrastructure, enabling optimized network performance while reducing carbon footprints.
According to Alex Quach, VP and GM of Intel’s Wireline and Core Network Division, the Intel Infrastructure Power Manager is a game-changer, providing real-time power savings without compromising network performance. This innovation is crucial as 5G networks expand and service providers seek to reduce operational costs while meeting sustainability goals.
For more details, visit the Intel Booth at MWC 2025 (Hall 3, Booth 3E31).
(Source: Intel Newsroom, February 24, 2025)
Image: A photo shows a wafer of Intel Xeon 6 processors with Efficient-cores (code-name Sierra Forest). Intel launched the first member of the Intel Xeon 6 processor family on June 4, 2024, at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan. Intel Xeon 6 with E-cores is optimized for higher performance per watt for throughput-oriented workloads like microservices as well as networking and media. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
