Is One Socket Enough? Intel's Flagship 128-core Xeon in the Supermicro SYS-212HA-TN vs ZEN 5!

Level1Techs • October 22, 2025

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Is One Socket Enough? Intel's Flagship 128-core Xeon in the Supermicro SYS-212HA-TN vs ZEN 5!

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