Intel Xeon W-2104 socket: LGA 2066
The Intel Xeon W-2104 uses the LGA 2066 socket on C422 workstation boards. It is a 4 core Skylake-W workstation chip at 120 W with a fixed 3.2 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 2066
- Launched
- August 2017
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 120 W
- Codename
- Skylake-W
- Segment
- Workstation
- Family
- Intel Xeon W
- Clocks
- 3.2 / 3.2 GHz
Intel Xeon W-2104 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Skylake-W on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.2 GHz base, no Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 8.25 MB L3 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 120 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, four channels, up to 512 GB with ECC |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | FCLGA2066 (45.0 × 52.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon W-2104 needs a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 2066 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 2066 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 2,066 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | June 2017 |
| Memory | DDR4-2933, four channels, up to 256 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | 80 × 80 mm |
What the Xeon W-2104 is
The Xeon W-2104 is a four core, four thread workstation processor from Skylake-W. It launched in August 2017 with a fixed 3.2 GHz at 120 W. Four cores without Hyper-Threading cover entry workstations where ECC memory matters more than threads.
Eight point two five megabytes of L3 cache feed four cores. The fixed 3.2 GHz keeps behavior simple for fleets. One hundred twenty watts reflect workstation voltage delivery even at modest clocks.
No integrated graphics ship. Quad channel DDR4-2400 ECC up to 512 GB suits entry assemblies with error cover. Forty eight PCIe lanes allow a professional GPU plus storage.
Intel priced the W-2104 at $255 at launch as the entry Skylake-W. Small offices chose it for ECC without high core cost. Locked multiplier keeps it stock.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The W-2104 fits LGA 2066 on C422 boards. X299 lacks ECC workstation support. Check the C422 CPU list.
Four channels and 48 lanes suit single GPU towers. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers workstation planning.
The Xeon W-2102 on the same socket trims clocks where cost matters. The W-2123 adds Hyper-Threading for multitasking.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 ECC in four channels up to 512 GB is the design. Four DIMMs hold quad channel mode. ECC protects long sessions.
Forty eight PCIe lanes feed graphics and NVMe. Entry towers use one professional GPU. Board manuals detail sharing.
One hundred twenty watts cool with workstation air. Steady airflow sustains fixed clocks.
Upgrade paths
On C422 the move is W-2123 for threads or W-2133 for cores, reusing board and DDR4.
Past LGA 2066 a new platform is required.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon W-2104 use?
It uses LGA 2066 on C422 workstation boards.
How many cores does the W-2104 have?
Four cores with four threads at a fixed 3.2 GHz and 120 W.
Does the W-2104 support ECC?
Yes, with DDR4-2400 ECC in four channels up to 512 GB.
When did the W-2104 launch?
August 2017 with the Skylake-W workstation lineup.
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