Intel's next-gen Granite Rapids-WS server CPU lineup leaked — Xeon 654 18-core chip posts solid numbers in early Geekbench listing

Intel is gearing up to compete with AMD's Threadripper 9000WX series with its upcoming Granite Rapids-WS server CPU lineup. The leak reveals details of various SKUs in the lineup, with the Xeon 698X as the flagship model boasting impressive specs. The Xeon 654, a mid-tier chip from the lineup, has already shown promising performance in early Geekbench tests with 18 cores and 32 threads. Intel's next-gen Xeons are expected to challenge AMD's Threadripper series, setting the stage for intense competition in the workstation market.