

Zero problems. Works perfectly out of the box with Linux. Price/performance ratio is impossible to beat.








Same as the 9950X3D, but better binned and comes with Enterprise features not found on the desktop counterpart.

Low power (for a Xeon) and easy to cool Currently at a price/performance sweet spot for server CPUs.






- Based on many negative forum post with most having no experience with the processor I was apprehensive. However, based on the Intel ark information and my server requirements it fit my needs so I purchased discounting the naysayers. - I'm glad I did as this CPU has been rock solid under an initial test setup and now a full production state VMware ESXi setup. - I paired this with an X11SPM-TPF and they have been a happy marriage - With CPU, MB, x8 WD Red Pro drives, x1 WD Purple, Samsung Pro M.2, x2 SATADom's, x7 fans (Noctua 3,000rpm units). With all of this at very low use it is pulling about 100 watts, in medium about 150 watts. - The CPU stays very cool even under a full load stress test. Note: I'm using a Node 804 case not a server rack so temps will naturally be lower in a larger case. - New socket & heat-sink compo is very sturdy and secure once installed; there's no question if it is seated & secured once installed.


