Intel Xeon W-3375

Workstation CPUIntel

Also called intel xeon w-3375, xeon w-3375, w-3375, xeon-w-3375

IntelWorkstation CPUIce Lake

Intel Xeon W workstation processor on Ice Lake, with 38 cores and 76 threads and 57 MB L3 at 270 W TDP on a 10 nm process addressing up to 4 GB.

What you need to know

Still a capable Xeon W desktop chip.

Intel Xeon W-3375 launched in July 1, 2021., It has 38 cores and 76 threads on Ice Lake, dropping into the FCLGA4189 socket. It is no longer the newest SKU in every store, but the chip is still useful when the rest of the PC keeps up.

Still good?: Yes, for most work this class is sold for
Product age: 5 years old
Upgrade pressure: Low to moderate

Feex says

Old is not the same as bad. If the GPU is the bottleneck, swapping this CPU is one of the more expensive ways to learn that lesson.

What this hardware means today

Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.

Performance today: Very Good. Very Good for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up.
Product age 5 years old: Aging. Launched July 1, 2021. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself.
Support status: Supported. Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor.
Upgrade pressure: Low to moderate. Upgrade pressure comes from platform features and specific CPU-bound work, not from the chip being unusable.

Where does it sit?

Ice Lake sits on Intel's recent Core timeline. Later desktop branding moved toward Core Ultra.

11th Gen

12th Gen

13th Gen

14th Gen

Core Ultra

Performance context

These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins.

Gaming: Very Good

Plenty for current games when the GPU is the limit, which it often is.

Productivity: Very Good

38 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class.

Multithreaded workloads: Very Good

76 threads. Heavy encodes still scale further on higher-core parts.

General use: Excellent

Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first.

Efficiency: Average

Rated 270 W base power. That is a platform number, not a promise about your cooler.

Should you upgrade?

Probably not based on CPU performance alone.

Upgrade makes more sense if

Your workload is strongly CPU limited
You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features
You need substantially more multicore performance
You need newer connectivity that your current board cannot offer

Upgrade makes less sense if

The GPU is the real bottleneck
Current applications are already responsive
The CPU rarely limits your workload

Specifications

Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.

Processor

Intel Xeon W-3375 is built on Ice Lake using a 10 nm process.

Intel Xeon W-3375 specifications: Processor
Manufacturer	Intel
Family	Xeon W
Architecture	Ice Lake
Generation	Intel Xeon W Processor
Manufacturing process	10 nm
Segment	Workstation

Cores and threads

Intel Xeon W-3375 has 38 cores and 76 threads.

Intel Xeon W-3375 specifications: Cores and threads
Cores	38
Threads	76

Clock speeds

Base clock is 2.5 GHz. Boost reaches 4.0 GHz.

Intel Xeon W-3375 specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency	2.5 GHz
Max boost	4.0 GHz

Cache

Cache on this sheet is 57 MB L3.

Intel Xeon W-3375 specifications: Cache
L3 cache	57 MB
Total cache	57 MB

Memory

Intel Xeon W-3375 addresses 4 GB across 8 memory channels.

Intel Xeon W-3375 specifications: Memory
Supported types	DDR4
Max capacity	4 GB
Channels	8

Package and power

Intel Xeon W-3375 uses the FCLGA4189 socket and a 270 W TDP.

Intel Xeon W-3375 specifications: Package and power
Socket	FCLGA4189
TDP	270 W
PCIe	Revision 4, 64 lanes

Market

Intel Xeon W-3375 launched July 1, 2021 at USD 4951 (suggested price at launch).

Intel Xeon W-3375 specifications: Market
Launch date	July 1, 2021
Launch MSRP	USD 4951 (suggested price at launch)
Model	W-3375

Features

Intel Xeon W-3375 records 2 instruction sets on this sheet.

Intel Xeon W-3375 specifications: Features
Instruction sets	AVX-51264-bit (x86-64)
Security	Mode-Based Execute Control
Virtualization	Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket	FCLGA4189
Board	A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory	DDR4, up to 4 GB

A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter as much as the socket name.

Read the memory list on the board. The CPU can list more standards than one motherboard will accept.

No post after a CPU swap

Clear CMOS only after you confirm the board list includes this SKU and the BIOS is new enough. A supported name on a box is not the same as a flashed board.

Sources and verification

Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.

Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.

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