# Intel Xeon w3-2425 Workstation CPU: Intel Also called intel xeon w3-2425, xeon w3-2425, w3-2425, xeon-w3-2425 Intel, Workstation CPU, Sapphire Rapids Intel Xeon W workstation processor on Sapphire Rapids, with 6 cores and 12 threads and 15 MB L3 at 130 W TDP addressing up to 2 GB and no integrated graphics. ## What you need to know Intel Xeon w3-2425 is a previous generation workstation cpu. Intel Xeon w3-2425 launched in January 1, 2023., It has 6 cores and 12 threads on Sapphire Rapids, dropping into the FCLGA4677 socket. Treat the spec table as the facts. Age alone does not tell you to throw it out. - **Still good?**: Yes, for lighter work **Product age**: 3 years old **Upgrade pressure**: Low to moderate Feex says This SKU has no picture of its own. If the machine has no discrete GPU, a black screen after install is expected, not a dead CPU. ## What this hardware means today Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate. - **Performance today**: **Good.** Good for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up. **Product age 3 years old**: **Previous generation.** Launched January 1, 2023. 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? Sapphire Rapids 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: Good Playable in lighter titles. A weak GPU will hide whatever this chip still has. ### Productivity: Good 6 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class. ### Multithreaded workloads: Good 12 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 130 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 w3-2425 is built on Sapphire Rapids. | Manufacturer | Intel | | ------------ | ---------------------- | | Family | Xeon W | | Architecture | Sapphire Rapids | | Generation | Intel Xeon W Processor | | Segment | Workstation | ### Cores and threads Intel Xeon w3-2425 has 6 cores and 12 threads. | Cores | 6 | | ------------------- | -- | | P-cores | 6 | | Threads | 12 | | Hybrid architecture | No | ### Clock speeds Base clock is 3.0 GHz. Boost reaches 4.4 GHz. | Base frequency | 3.0 GHz | | -------------- | ------- | | Max boost | 4.4 GHz | ### Cache Cache on this sheet is 15 MB L3. | L3 cache | 15 MB | | ----------- | ----- | | Total cache | 15 MB | ### Memory Intel Xeon w3-2425 addresses 2 GB across 4 memory channels. | Supported types | DDR5 | | --------------- | ---- | | Max capacity | 2 GB | | Channels | 4 | ### Package and power Intel Xeon w3-2425 uses the FCLGA4677 socket and a 130 W TDP. | Socket | FCLGA4677 | | ------ | ---------------------- | | TDP | 130 W | | PCIe | Revision 5.0, 64 lanes | ### Integrated graphics Intel Xeon w3-2425 does not include integrated graphics. | Integrated graphics | None | | ------------------- | ---- | ### Market Intel Xeon w3-2425 launched January 1, 2023 at USD 582 (suggested price at launch). | Launch date | January 1, 2023 | | ----------- | ----------------------------------- | | Launch MSRP | USD 582 (suggested price at launch) | | Model | w3-2425 | ### Features Intel Xeon w3-2425 records 10 instruction sets on this sheet. | Instruction sets | AES-NIAMXAVX-512AVX2AVXFMASHA64-bit (x86-64)SSE4.1SSE4.2 | | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Security | Control-flow Enforcement (CET)Execute Disable (NX)Boot GuardOS GuardSGXTrusted ExecutionMode-Based Execute Control | | Virtualization | Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) | ## Compatibility | Socket | FCLGA4677 | | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Board | A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision. | | Memory | DDR5, up to 2 GB | | Graphics | Requires a discrete GPU. This SKU has no iGPU. | 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. Do not expect a display from the motherboard video ports. This SKU has no integrated graphics. ### No display after install This SKU has no integrated graphics. A machine with no discrete GPU will not show a picture. That is expected, not a dead CPU. ## Related These entities connect to this article. Type is shown on every link. [Processors: Hardware](https://feex.it/wiki/hardware/cpu) ## Sources and verification Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. [How we research](https://feex.it/wiki/research). - [Feex Hardware Database ](https://foxhole.feex.it/cpu/intel-xeon-w3-2425)ยท Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0. ## Was this article useful? A yes or no is enough. Pick a reason if you want, or add a short note. Quick facts The short identity of this page. Specs, sources, and the full story stay in the article. - **Manufacturer**: Intel **Family**: Xeon W **Architecture**: Sapphire Rapids **Socket**: FCLGA4677 **Launch**: 2023 **Status**: Previous generation Partially Verified: Last verified August 2026 --- Source: [Canonical Feex Wiki page](https://feex.it/wiki/hardware/cpu/intel-xeon-w3-2425/) [Developer guide](https://feex.it/wiki/developers/) | [API policy](https://feex.it/developers/api-policy/) | [Agent guidance](https://feex.it/wiki/llms.txt)