Intel Xeon W‑2245 Processor – 8‑Core High-Performance Workstation CPU (LGA 2066, C422 Chipset Compatible)

The Intel Xeon W‑2245 is a powerful 8‑core, 16‑thread workstation-class processor designed for professional applications requiring high stability, precision, and compute performance. Operating on the LGA 2066 socket, it supports the Intel C422 chipset and is optimized for use in advanced desktop and rackmount workstation platforms.

Key Specifications:

• Cores / Threads: 8 cores / 16 threads

• Base Clock: 3.90 GHz

• Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.70 GHz

• Cache: 16.5 MB Intel Smart Cache

• Socket: LGA 2066

• TDP: 155W

• Memory Support:

  • Type: DDR4 ECC/non-ECC

  • Speed: Up to DDR4-2933

  • Capacity: Up to 1 TB (with registered ECC memory)

  • Channels: Quad-channel memory controller

• Instruction Sets: AVX-512, Intel VT-x, Intel Hyper-Threading, Intel vPro

• PCIe Lanes: 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes for GPU, storage, and expansion cards

• Lithography: 14nm

Compatible Equipment and Platforms:

• Motherboards: Requires Intel C422 chipset boards with LGA 2066 socket

  • Examples: Supermicro X11SRA, ASUS WS C422 SAGE, ASRock Rack C422 WS/IPMI

• Workstations: Fully compatible with professional systems like:

  • Dell Precision 5820 Tower

  • HP Z4 G4 Workstation

  • Lenovo ThinkStation P520

• Cooling: Due to its 155W TDP, the CPU requires server-grade air or liquid cooling

• Use Case Compatibility:

  • CAD/CAE workstations (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

  • Video production and 3D rendering (Adobe Premiere, Blender)

  • Simulation, virtualization, and scientific workloads

Why Choose the Xeon W‑2245?

This processor combines high clock speed with professional-grade reliability, ECC memory support, and rich PCIe bandwidth. It’s ideal for engineers, designers, and content creators who need a workstation CPU that delivers consistent performance under heavy multi-threaded workloads.