32 Cores and 40 PCIe 4.0 Lanes in a Module? TFNEW KP920Smart
TL;DR: TFNEW launched the KP920Smart, a compute module, on September 21, 2026. Powered by the KP920S processor (24/32 cores, 2.6 GHz, 64-bit Taishan architecture) with 8-channel DDR4-2933 memory (up to 128 GB), 3 PCIe 4.0 controllers with up to 40 lanes and 2P interconnect — modular compute for standardized chassis design. Get specs and pricing: sales@tfnew.com.
Core Specifications (with Plain-Language Terms)
The KP920Smart is a compute module built around the KP920S processor — a 64-bit Taishan-architecture CPU at 24 or 32 cores and 2.6 GHz. A compute module is a self-contained CPU+memory board (130 × 102 mm) that slides into a standardized chassis, so one chassis design can host different modules: the module carries the compute, the chassis provides power, cooling, storage and I/O. Memory: 8-channel DDR4-2933 with ECC support up to 128 GB — eight channels meaning wide memory bandwidth feeding the 32 cores. I/O: 3 PCIe 4.0 controllers with up to 40 lanes, where PCIe0 and PCIe1 each support x16 mode and PCIe2 runs x8. Interconnect: 1x x8 HCCS at 480 Gbps with 2P interconnect support — HCCS is the high-speed coherent link that lets two modules pair into a two-socket server.
Specs at a Glance
| Item | KP920Smart Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | KP920S, 64-bit Taishan, 24/32 cores, 2.6 GHz |
| Memory | 8-channel DDR4-2933, up to 128 GB, ECC support |
| PCIe | 3x PCIe 4.0 controllers, up to 40 lanes (0/1: x16; 2: x8) |
| Interconnect | 1x x8 HCCS @ 480 Gbps, 2P interconnect support |
| Size | 130 × 102 mm |
Why the Compute-Module Form Factor Scales
The module form factor is how server OEMs get one chassis, many CPUs: swap the module, keep the box. The KP920Smart makes that trade attractive with 8-channel DDR4 — 128 GB of ECC memory fed through eight channels is a memory-depth story at module scale — plus 40 PCIe 4.0 lanes for storage and NIC cards in the chassis, and 480 Gbps HCCS so two modules become a two-socket node. It is standardized-compute thinking: the module's 32 cores and memory map define the performance, while the chassis defines the platform.
Where It Fits
- Modular server platforms: one chassis, multiple KP920 module tiers
- Memory-wide compute nodes: 8-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB ECC
- Two-socket builds: 2P interconnect over 480 Gbps HCCS
- Standardized fleet hardware: module swaps instead of whole-chassis swaps
Why the Numbers Matter
- 32 cores at 2.6 GHz: module-scale compute density
- 8-channel DDR4-2933: memory bandwidth matching the core count
- 40 PCIe 4.0 lanes: storage and networking room in the chassis
- 480 Gbps HCCS + 2P: two modules pair into a dual-socket node
- 130 × 102 mm: standardized module footprint
What TF NEW Says
"Server platforms should survive CPU generations," said a TF NEW product manager. "The KP920Smart puts 32 Taishan-architecture cores, eight-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB and 40 PCIe 4.0 lanes on a 130 × 102 mm module with 480 Gbps HCCS for two-socket pairing — compute that swaps into a standardized chassis instead of forcing a new one."
Quality and Availability
Every KP920Smart is burn-in tested — all cores, memory channels and PCIe paths validated for 48 hours before shipping. It ships with chassis integration specifications, thermal guidance and firmware documentation.
Pricing and Availability
The KP920Smart is available now. Pricing varies by core/memory configuration and volume. Contact sales@tfnew.com or use the request-a-quote form at www.tfnew.com/contact for volume pricing and lead time.
About TF NEW
TF NEW (TF New Technology) is an enterprise AI infrastructure provider based at www.tfnew.com. It designs and delivers private AI, compute, networking, storage, cooling and edge systems as deployment-ready solutions — AI servers, AI workstations, edge AI, liquid cooling and enterprise rack servers — for AI factories, datacenters and edge projects worldwide.
Media Contact
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FAQ
- What is the KP920Smart? A compute module with the KP920S processor (24/32 cores, 2.6 GHz, Taishan architecture) and 8-channel DDR4.
- What is a compute module? A self-contained CPU+memory board that slides into a standardized chassis — swap the module to change the CPU.
- How much memory does it support? 8-channel DDR4-2933 with ECC support, up to 128 GB.
- What PCIe does it have? 3x PCIe 4.0 controllers with up to 40 lanes (x16/x16/x8).
- What is HCCS? The 480 Gbps coherent link used for 2P (two-module) interconnect.