Lenovo 4XG7A63473 SR650 V2 Gold 6330 28C 205W 2.0GHZ

Lenovo 4XG7A63473 Intel Xeon Gold 6330 28-Core Processor Option for ThinkSystem SR650 V2

Overview

The Lenovo 4XG7A63473 is the Intel Xeon Gold 6330 28-core processor option kit designed specifically for the ThinkSystem SR650 V2 rack server. Clocked at 2.0 GHz base with a 3.1 GHz maximum boost, this 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor targets compute-dense workloads — think virtualization hosts, database servers, and AI inference nodes where thread count and sustained throughput matter more than peak single-core speed. At 205W TDP, it draws meaningfully from your power budget, so this is a deliberate choice for workloads that will actually push all 28 cores, not an all-purpose upgrade.

For physical security and surveillance infrastructure specifically, the SR650 V2 platform with this processor handles large-scale VMS deployments, analytics servers running deep-learning inference at the edge of the datacenter, and video archiving nodes where parallel I/O and processing demand real multi-core headroom. The 56-thread execution capacity means a well-tuned VMS instance won't starve for compute even during simultaneous live view, recording, and analytics processing across hundreds of channels.

Key Features

• 28 Cores / 56 Threads on Ice Lake-SP: Intel's 10 nm Ice Lake-SP architecture delivers 28 physical cores and 56 logical threads. In practice, that means a virtualized VMS environment can assign dedicated vCPU allocations to recording, analytics, and live-view services simultaneously without contention — a real-world differentiator on high-channel-count deployments (200+ cameras on a single host).
• 2.0 GHz Base / 3.1 GHz Boost: The 2.0 GHz base frequency is conservative by design — Intel's architecture holds a wider sustained boost window when thermals and power allow. The 3.1 GHz maximum boost matters for latency-sensitive operations like alarm-triggered event retrieval or on-demand video export from a VMS where a single-threaded task needs to complete quickly.
• Asymmetric Core Configuration (12 High + 16 Low Priority): The Gold 6330 exposes 12 high-priority cores at 2.1 GHz and 16 efficiency cores at 1.8 GHz. Operating systems and hypervisors that are NUMA-topology aware (ESXi, Hyper-V, Linux with numactl) can direct latency-sensitive VM workloads to the high-priority cores — useful when you need predictable response time for live video analytics alongside background batch jobs.
• 42 MB L3 Cache: A 42 MB last-level cache accommodates large working sets without dropping to main memory. For database-backed VMS platforms storing event metadata, motion indices, or analytics results, a larger cache reduces latency on repeated reads — the difference is measurable on sustained query workloads.
• 11.2 GT/s System Bus: The 11.2 GT/s UPI interconnect rate keeps memory bandwidth from becoming a bottleneck on the SR650 V2's dual-socket capable platform. High-resolution video streams are bandwidth-hungry; this interconnect spec ensures the processor can feed data to and from memory at a rate that won't become a ceiling on your stream count.
• LGA 4189 Socket / Ice Lake-SP Platform: The LGA 4189 socket is the standard mount for 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable on Lenovo's SR650 V2. This processor option ships as a Lenovo-qualified kit — validated against the SR650 V2 firmware, cooling, and mechanical stack. Installing a non-Lenovo-sourced processor into a Lenovo server introduces compatibility risk that Lenovo-qualified options eliminate.
• 64-bit Operating Mode: Full 64-bit execution support is a floor requirement for any modern enterprise OS (Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu Server, VMware ESXi). This spec is table stakes but worth confirming when deploying older workloads or specialized appliance OS images that may have 32-bit dependencies.

Integration and Compatibility

The 4XG7A63473 is designed for the ThinkSystem SR650 V2 platform. Before ordering, confirm your SR650 V2's system board revision and current firmware level against Lenovo's ServerProven compatibility matrix — processor option kits for the SR650 V2 may require a minimum UEFI or XCC firmware version to initialize correctly. The 205W TDP also requires the SR650 V2's high-performance cooling kit; standard fan and heatsink configurations may not provide adequate thermal headroom at sustained all-core load.

For datacenter server deployments running network video recorders or VMS platforms, pairing the SR650 V2 with enterprise-grade surveillance HDDs and a dedicated network switch infrastructure ensures the compute investment isn't bottlenecked at storage or network ingress. The 56-thread profile also pairs well with GPU-accelerated analytics cards in the SR650 V2's PCIe slots — the processor handles encoding, indexing, and metadata tasks while the GPU handles inference. Review the full Lenovo server and compute catalog for compatible expansion options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which server platform is the Lenovo 4XG7A63473 compatible with?

A: The 4XG7A63473 is a processor option kit validated for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 rack server. It uses the LGA 4189 socket and is qualified specifically for that platform. Verify compatibility with your exact SR650 V2 board revision via Lenovo's ServerProven tool before purchasing.

Q: What is the TDP of the Xeon Gold 6330 in this kit?

A: The Intel Xeon Gold 6330 in this configuration carries a 205W TDP. This is a high-power processor that requires the SR650 V2's appropriate cooling assembly. Confirm your server's cooling configuration supports 205W before installation.

Q: How many cores and threads does the 4XG7A63473 provide?

A: The Xeon Gold 6330 delivers 28 physical cores and 56 logical threads via Intel Hyper-Threading. It includes 12 high-priority cores running at 2.1 GHz and 16 efficiency cores at 1.8 GHz base, with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.1 GHz.

Q: What is the cache size on the Xeon Gold 6330?

A: The processor includes 42 MB of L3 (last-level) cache, which supports large working sets in memory-intensive workloads such as database queries, VMS metadata indexing, and parallel analytics tasks.

Q: Is the 4XG7A63473 a single or dual processor configuration?

A: This is a single processor option kit. The ThinkSystem SR650 V2 supports dual-socket configurations; a second 4XG7A63473 or compatible Gold 6000-series processor would be required for a dual-socket build. Confirm socket population rules with Lenovo's configuration guide.

Q: What processor generation and architecture does this use?

A: The Gold 6330 is a 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor (Ice Lake-SP) built on a 10 nm process node. It belongs to the Intel Xeon Gold 6000 Series and operates on the LGA 4189 platform with an 11.2 GT/s system bus.

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The 4XG7A63473 is a deliberate selection for integrators building compute-dense VMS or analytics nodes on the SR650 V2 — the 28-core / 56-thread profile at 2.0 GHz base is optimized for sustained parallel throughput, not headline single-thread clock speed, and that distinction matters a lot when you're sizing a server for simultaneous multi-channel recording, deep-learning inference, and live-view service under the same roof.

Technical Highlights:

• 42 MB L3 Cache: Larger than most mid-range Xeon Gold options — reduces main-memory round trips on VMS metadata queries and analytics model inference, which tend to be read-heavy with moderate working set sizes.
• Asymmetric Core Design (12 @ 2.1 GHz + 16 @ 1.8 GHz): NUMA-aware hypervisors can assign latency-sensitive workloads (live stream processing, alarm triggers) to the high-priority core cluster and background tasks (batch exports, health monitoring) to the efficiency cluster — meaningful on VMware ESXi or KVM when you're running mixed workload VMs.
• 11.2 GT/s UPI Bus: On a dual-socket SR650 V2 build, this interconnect rate keeps inter-socket memory traffic from becoming a ceiling. For single-socket, it ensures the memory subsystem doesn't starve the 28-core execution pipeline during sustained high-resolution video ingest.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 205W TDP, this processor requires the SR650 V2's high-performance heatsink and appropriate fan population — do not assume a base-configured SR650 V2 ships ready for this part without confirming the cooling assembly level in the server's order configuration.
• Lenovo's UEFI and XCC (XClarity Controller) firmware must be at a minimum supported version before the server will POST with this processor installed. Stage a firmware update on the SR650 V2 before swapping in the 4XG7A63473 if the chassis has been in service for any length of time.

Best fit: a high-channel VMS or AI-driven video analytics node (150–300 camera streams) where the server is running a hypervisor and hosting multiple workload VMs concurrently — the thread count and cache depth justify the 205W power draw in that specific scenario.