Intel 8268 2.9 GHz 205 W 24C 35.75 MB | Cisco CPU, Enterprise — UCS-CPU-I8268C=

Support demanding Cisco server environments with the Intel 8268 processor. This 24-core CPU combines a 2.9 GHz base frequency with 35.75 MB of cache, giving infrastructure teams a practical balance of throughput, latency control, and power efficiency for mixed enterprise workloads. At 205 W, this part sits in a more measured operating range than the highest-TDP server CPUs, which can make it a better fit for deployments where performance matters but thermal and power budgets still need discipline. That balance is valuable in virtualization clusters, application servers, and consolidation projects where predictable behavior is more important than chasing maximum core counts. The DDR4 2933 MHz memory support keeps it aligned with modern server platforms, while the Cisco-specific part number helps ensure the right fit for supported systems. For teams standardizing on reliable infrastructure components, this processor offers the kind of performance profile that justifies its place in a premium build. Ideal For Virtualization clusters with balanced core and power requirements Application servers running mixed enterprise workloads Cisco infrastructure refresh projects Consolidation builds where thermal headroom matters Why This Product 1 Higher base frequency than many dense-core server CPUs 2 Lower 205 W TDP for tighter power planning 3 24 cores for balanced consolidation 4 Cisco UCS part number for supported deployments