Intel Xeon W3-2525 Processor (22.5M Cache, 3.50 GHz) FC-LGA16A - Tray Packaging - PK8071305502400 - OEM

The Intel Xeon W3-2525 is a workstation processor with a 3.50 GHz base frequency and 22.5 MB cache, suited to builders configuring a compatible workstation for professional computing workloads.

Recommended For

• Workstation builders who need ECC memory support, four-channel DDR5, and workstation-class PCIe expansion for a fixed desktop system. Confirm that the motherboard supports the desired memory and features.
• Engineers and technical professionals whose workstation software can use AVX-512 or Intel AMX, and who need an 8-core Xeon platform rather than a high-core-count CPU.
• IT teams building managed workstation desktops that can benefit from Intel vPro Enterprise eligibility and Intel Active Management Technology, subject to platform support.
• Professionals assembling a single-socket workstation who specifically want Xeon W features; Intel lists the w3-2525 for workstation use, with ECC support and up to 64 PCIe 5.0 lanes.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• For day-to-day CAD design and model revisions, the w3-2525 can serve as the CPU in a professional single-socket workstation. Its 8 cores and 16 threads suit general workstation tasks; large, CPU-heavy engineering simulations may benefit from a higher-core processor.
• When assembling a workstation for engineering files or other memory-sensitive professional work, users can pair the processor with supported ECC memory to help detect and correct memory errors. Actual memory capacity and compatibility depend on the motherboard and installed memory.
• For a workstation that needs several add-in devices, such as a graphics card, fast storage, or a network adapter, the processor's PCIe support gives system builders room to configure those components. The number of usable slots and devices depends on the motherboard.
• In an organization deploying workstation PCs, the processor's Intel vPro Enterprise eligibility and AMT support can fit setups where IT staff remotely manage or troubleshoot systems. Those features also require a compatible system, firmware, network, and software configuration.

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