Intel Xeon W3-2423 Processor CM8071504530860

Brand: Intel | Category: CPUs

SKU: XEON-W3-2423 | Part #: CM8071504530860 | MPN: CM8071504530860

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The Intel Xeon W3-2423 processor (part number CM8071504530860) arrives in an LGA 4677 socket configuration with 6 physical cores and 12 threads, built on Intel's Sapphire Rapids microarchitecture. This is a 120W processor designed for single-socket Intel W790 workstation and entry-level server platforms, where thermal budget and power efficiency matter as much as raw compute capacity.

Intel engineered the W3-2423 to balance performance and accessibility for organizations stepping into professional visualization, light machine learning inference, and data-intensive workloads that don't require dual-socket density. The processor runs at a 3.7 GHz base frequency with a maximum turbo of 4.2 GHz, enough headroom for single-threaded responsiveness while maintaining the low thermal profile required in space-constrained environments. What makes this SKU particularly suited to GCC-region data centre operators is its support for DDR5 memory at speeds up to 4800 MHz across four channels—a combination that gives memory-bound applications meaningful bandwidth without forcing a wholesale platform redesign. System architects and IT infrastructure planners at regional enterprises often specify this part when they need the Sapphire Rapids instruction set and PCIe 5.0 support but lack the budget or facility cooling for higher-core-count Xeon variants.

The 15 MB of Intel Smart Cache (L3) paired with PCIe 5.0 connectivity and 64 lanes of PCIe bandwidth makes the CM8071504530860 particularly valuable for workloads involving GPU acceleration, NVMe storage arrays, or network-intensive AI inference tasks. Intel's Deep Learning Boost (VNNI) capability is present in this part, allowing inference pipelines to compress operations on integer data—a practical advantage when deploying pre-trained models on edge or branch-office infrastructure. The processor also includes full ECC memory support, a requirement in virtually every commercial data centre and regulated enterprise environment across the GCC.

Storage architects and network engineers evaluating entry-level Xeon platforms often shortlist the W3-2423 because it delivers Sapphire Rapids' instruction enhancements, DDR5 capacity, and PCIe 5.0 without the power and cooling overhead of six-, eight-, or twelve-core variants. The 10nm Enhanced SuperFin lithography and Intel 7 process node ensure reliability over extended operating cycles—critical for organizations running continuous inference workloads or 24/7 departmental visualization rendering. Single-socket maximum CPU configuration is appropriate here; this is not a part for distributed-memory HPC or large-scale parallel computing, but rather for focused, latency-sensitive applications or smaller clusters of independent nodes.

Omnixon Global stocks the Intel Xeon W3-2423 processor (CM8071504530860) and complete compatible Intel W790 platform components from distribution across the UAE and GCC region. Whether you're architecting a new inference appliance, upgrading a CAD workstation cluster, or building out branch-office server capacity, our procurement team can provide technical guidance and volume pricing. Contact us with your bill of materials to request a quotation and validate compatibility with your existing infrastructure.

Performance Specifications and Platform Integration

• LGA 4677 socket; 6 cores / 12 threads; Sapphire Rapids microarchitecture on Intel 7 (10nm Enhanced SuperFin) process
• Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo to 4.2 GHz; 120W TDP; single-socket configuration (1S) only
• 15 MB L3 Smart Cache; DDR5 support up to 4800 MHz across 4 memory channels with full ECC capability
• PCIe 5.0 with 64 lanes; Intel Deep Learning Boost (VNNI) for integer-based AI inference acceleration
• Designed for Intel W790 workstation and entry-level server platforms targeting visualization, light AI inference, and memory-bound enterprise workloads
• Backward-compatible 64-bit instruction set; thermal profile and power efficiency prioritized for branch office, edge, and compact data centre deployments