# Intel's next-gen Xeon "Diamond Rapids" CPUs will offer up to 512 cores.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-25 · Wccftech*

## Key points

- Intel Diamond Rapids Xeon CPUs now target a 2027 volume launch with a 16-channel platform.
- Diamond Rapids CPUs will initially offer up to 256 cores, expanding to 512 cores soon after launch.
- Diamond Rapids separates compute and IMC tiles, unlike Granite Rapids, and supports up to 650W TDP.
- Coral Rapids, launching in 2028, will reintroduce SMT and may accelerate due to AI workload demand.
- A custom x86 Xeon SKU with NVLINK is being developed for NVIDIA to support AI diversification.

**Companies:** Intel
**Countries:** United States

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