Article ID: 000094490 Content Type: Product Information & Documentation Last Reviewed: 05/24/2023

What Does It Mean When a Processor Has High-Priority Cores and Low-Priority Cores on Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors?

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Summary

Understanding the behavior of a processor when it features high-priority cores and low-priority cores using Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

Description

Some processors feature high-priority cores and low-priority cores.

Resolution

High-priority cores and low-priority cores are related to the Intel® Speed Select Technology. Depending on individual choices and needs, it is possible to set some cores as:

  • Intel® Speed Select Technology - Turbo Frequency: high-priority cores to give them a turbo frequency that exceeds the nominal turbo frequency limits when all cores are active.
  • Intel® Speed Select Technology - Performance Profile: to make them receive the surplus frequency first.
  • Intel® Speed Select Technology – Base Frequency: applying to them a higher base frequency.

Please check the specification of your Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor.