Intel · Xeon W · 2024 · LGA4677
The Intel Xeon w5-3525 is a desktop processor with 16 cores, released in 2024 at an MSRP of $1,339. It is part of the Xeon W lineup, using the Xeon W platform, and fits the LGA4677 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Sapphire Rapids" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 32 threads for improved parallelism. The Xeon w5-3525 has a base clock of 3.2 GHz and can boost up to 4.8 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Sapphire Rapids" silicon on a Intel 7 process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR5 memory. With a TDP of 290W, the Xeon w5-3525 runs hot and requires a capable cooling setup. 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 45MB of L3 cache.
Sapphire Rapids Xeon W — Intel's current-generation workstation platform on LGA4677, the direct competitor to Threadripper PRO 7000/9000 series.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Xeon W |
| Series | Xeon W |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2024 |
| Cores | 16 |
| Threads | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 45MB |
| TDP | 290W |
| Socket | LGA4677 |
| Process | Intel 7 |
| Memory type | DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Launch MSRP | $1,339 |
| OEM / tray part number | PK8071305501700 |