SQL Server license per core vs Intel Speed Select Technology

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Microsoft SQL Server is licenced by core. Some Intel processors have Speed Select Technology that enables for controling the number of cores that are actually used.

For example, Intel® Xeon® Gold 6548Y+ Processor wich has 32 cores can work with only 16 active cores. Does this affect licensing price? Can the setup be treated as a 16 core server?

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