“AI in Networks Isn’t CPU vs. GPU”: Intel Unveils 18A-Based Clearwater Forest Xeon 6+ for Edge AI and Early 6G Infrastructure

“AI in networks isn’t CPU vs. GPU”: Intel unveils 18A-based Clearwater Forest Xeon 6+ for edge AI and early 6G infrastructure

Intel expands Xeon 6 lineup with 288-core Clearwater Forest Xeon 6+ targeting AI workloads in 5G networks.

Intel's make-or-break 18A process node debuts for data center with 288-core Xeon 6+ CPU — multi-chip monster sports 12 channels of DDR5-8000, Foveros Direct 3D packaging tech

Intel formally announces Xeon 6+ CPUs with up to 288 cores that are made on 18A process technology.

Intel aims advanced Xeon 6+ at AI edge computing

At the Mobile World Conference show in Barcelona, Intel showcased its most advanced processor yet, the Xeon 6+ processor, codenamed “Clearwater Forest.” Technically, it is one of Intel’s most complex chiplet designs, with a package that combines a total of 12 compute chiplets manufactured on a mix of Intel 18A node, Intel 7, and Intel 3 manufacturing processes. [ Related: More Intel news and insights ] Clearwater Forest supports the existing Xeo…

Intel previews Xeon 6+ CPUs that pave the way for 6G

Intel is at Mobile World Congress 2026 this week to talk about the road ahead for its latest CPUs targeted at data centers, and a big focus is on the Xeon 6+ CPU, which Intel says is the “first 18A CPU in the data center” and that it’s great for 5G and 6G. One of the main reasons for this is that the Intel Xeon 6+ CPU is built on the strong foundation of the Xeon 6, which is already interwoven with several strong 5G-related benefits. This, Intel…