Introduction to the Xeon W-3500 and W-2500 Series
Intel has recently launched its Xeon W-3500 series and Xeon W-2500 series workstation processors, based on the “Sapphire Rapids” microarchitecture featuring the enterprise version of “Golden Cove” P-cores. These new processors are a significant upgrade over the previous Xeon W-3400 and W-2400 series, offering higher CPU core counts, expanded L3 cache, and enhanced clock speeds, all at competitive price points.
Key Differences Between W-3500 and W-2500 Series
The Xeon W-3500 series and W-2500 series are designed to cater to different segments of the workstation market. The W-3500 series comes with an 8-channel DDR5 memory interface and 112 PCI-Express Gen 5 lanes, while the W-2500 series features a 4-channel DDR5 memory interface and 64 PCI-Express Gen 5 lanes. Additionally, the W-3500 series boasts higher CPU core counts, whereas the W-2500 series compensates with higher CPU clock speeds at lower core counts.
Highlight of the W-3500 Series
Leading the Xeon W-3500 series is the Xeon W9-3595X, which features a 60-core/120-thread configuration. Each core is equipped with 2 MB of dedicated L2 cache, and the chip shares 112.5 MB of L3 cache. It operates at a base frequency of 2.00 GHz, with a maximum boost frequency of 4.80 GHz. The Xeon W9-3575X and Xeon W7-3545 offer impressive core counts and clock speeds, making the W-3500 series a powerhouse for high-end workstations.
Details of the W-2500 Series
The Xeon W-2500 series is tailored for the high-end desktop (HEDT) market. The top model, Xeon W7-2595X, comes with a 26-core/52-thread configuration, 48.75 MB of L3 cache, a 2.80 GHz base frequency, and a 4.80 GHz maximum boost. Other models in this series, like the Xeon W7-2575X and Xeon W5-2545, offer lower core counts but compensate with higher base frequencies, making them suitable for diverse workstation needs.
Conclusion
The introduction of the Xeon W-3500 and W-2500 series by Intel marks a significant advancement in workstation processors. Built on the “Sapphire Rapids” microarchitecture and the Intel 7 foundry node, these processors cater to different market segments, providing enhanced performance, memory support, and connectivity. Whether for high-end workstations or HEDTs, Intel’s new offerings promise robust performance and efficiency.
