Intel · Xeon W · 2017 · LGA2066
The Intel Xeon W-2135 is a desktop processor with 6 cores, released in 2017 at an MSRP of $835. It is part of the Xeon W lineup, using the Xeon W platform, and fits the LGA2066 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Skylake-W" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 12 threads for improved parallelism. The Xeon W-2135 has a base clock of 3.7 GHz and can boost up to 4.5 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Skylake-W" silicon on a 14nm process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR4 memory. With a TDP of 140W, the Xeon W-2135 sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of no dedicated of L1, no dedicated of L2, and 8.25MB of L3 cache.
Skylake-W workstation chip on the LGA2066 platform. Compares directly against contemporary Threadripper on core count and memory bandwidth.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Xeon W |
| Series | Xeon W |
| Architecture | Skylake-W |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2017 |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8.25MB |
| TDP | 140W |
| Socket | LGA2066 |
| Process | 14nm |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Launch MSRP | $835 |
| OEM / tray part number | CD8067303533403 |