Intel has released the Xeon W-3400 and Intel Xeon W-2400 desktop workstation processors (code-named Sapphire Rapids). They’re being acclaimed as a return to form for the legacy semiconductor manufacturer. Read on for more details. Intel workstation processors are high-performance CPUs designed specifically for workstations. These are specialized computers used for compute-intensive workloads, such as video editing, 3D modeling, and scientific computing. These processors are typically more powerful than consumer–grade versions and are designed to handle more complex and demanding tasks. The Xeon series is particularly designed for server and workstation use. They are principally known for having high core counts for multiple and simultaneous tasks. Cache memory is usually larger too and clock speeds are higher. In fact, these new processors are overclockable for higher performance beyond specified limits but sanctioned by Intel. The most powerful desktop workstation processor, and their most powerful until now, is part of the latest batch, the Intel Xeon w9-3495X. Intel claims massive performance hikes with these new processors, a “breakthrough in new compute architecture, faster cores, and new embedded multi-die interconnect bridge (EMIB) packaging”. Details of what the new W processors offer the content creator. Image source: Intel. Intel Xeon W “Sapphire Rapids” processors – further details With the new Xeon W–3400 and Xeon W–2400 processors, there’s also support for 4TB of eight-channel DDR5 RDIMM RAM, PCIe Gen 5.0, and Wi-Fi 6E. The core counts for the expert line-up are up to 56 cores in a single socket. The top-end Intel Xeon w9-3495X processor...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 13 March, 2023