Processor Intel Xeon W-2245 3.9 GHz 8 Cores 16.5 MB Cache LGA 2066

The Intel Xeon W-2245 is a workstation-class processor with 8 cores, a 16.5 MB last-level cache and a base frequency of 3.9 GHz. Built on the Cascade Lake microarchitecture for the LGA 2066 socket, it supports quad-channel DDR4 memory (up to 1.02 TB) and advanced instruction sets including AVX-512. The CPU is designed to deliver reliable multi-threaded and single-threaded performance for demanding professional workloads and includes platform security and manageability features common to Intel Xeon and vPro-capable platforms.

Advantages

The processor offers hardware virtualization support (VT-x, VT-d, EPT) and multiple security technologies such as Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Execute Disable Bit, Intel Boot Guard and Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Performance features include Intel Turbo Boost, Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Hyper-Threading (2 threads per core), Intel Deep Learning Boost (VNNI) and AVX‑512 vector extensions. Power and thermal management are provided through Enhanced SpeedStep, Speed Shift, Idle (C-) states and Thermal Monitoring Technologies.

Suitable for

• Professional workstations for content creation (3D rendering, video editing)
• Engineering and CAD applications that use AVX-512 acceleration
• Virtualized development and testing environments
• AI inference and compute-heavy scientific workloads

Key specifications

• Brand: Intel; Series: Xeon W; Model: W-2245
• Base frequency: 3.9 GHz; Max turbo frequency: up to 4.7 GHz (Turbo Boost/Turbo Boost Max 3.0)
• Cores / Threads: 8 cores; Hyper-Threading: 2 threads per core
• Cache: 16.5 MB last-level cache (Intel Smart Cache)
• Socket: LGA 2066 (Socket R4); Lithography: 14 nm
• Memory: Quad-channel DDR4 support, up to 1.02 TB
• Instruction set & extensions: AVX-512, SSE, VNNI (Intel DL Boost), AES-NI
• Virtualization & management: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (SLAT), Intel vPro platform eligibility
• Security & reliability: Intel TXT, Intel SGX, Execute Disable Bit, Intel Boot Guard, Secure Key, Intel MPX
• Power & thermal: Enhanced Intel SpeedStep, Intel Speed Shift, C-states, Thermal Monitoring Technologies

How to use

Install the processor into a compatible LGA 2066 motherboard following the motherboard and CPU manufacturer instructions. Use an appropriate cooling solution rated for workstation-class Xeon processors and ensure the system BIOS/UEFI is updated to the version that supports the W-2245. Populate memory in matched modules for quad-channel operation and configure BIOS settings for desired performance, virtualization and security features. Install compatible operating system drivers and firmware (chipset, management engine and storage drivers) to enable platform features such as Intel Optane Memory support and VMD for NVMe drives.

Recommendations

For optimal results in professional workloads, enable Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading in BIOS, populate memory to maintain quad-channel configuration, and use high-quality cooling to allow sustained boost frequencies. Keep firmware and drivers up to date to use virtualization, security and Intel platform features safely and effectively.