Intel Xeon W-3323 socket: LGA 4189
The Intel Xeon W-3323 uses the LGA 4189 socket. It is a 220 W 12-core Ice Lake-W workstation processor with ECC memory support.
- Socket
- LGA 4189
- Launched
- July 2021
- Cores and threads
- 12 and 24
- Base power
- 220 W
- Codename
- Ice Lake-W
- Segment
- Workstation
- Family
- Intel Xeon W
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 3.9 GHz
Intel Xeon W-3323 specifications
| Cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 24 |
| Core architecture | Sunny Cove (Ice Lake-W) |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 21 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 220 W |
| Manufacturing process | 10 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s ECC, 8 channels, up to 4 TB |
| PCI Express | 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes per socket |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | FCLGA4189, 77.5 × 56.5 mm |
| Sockets supported | 1P only |
| Launch price | $1043 (Intel RCP) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon W-3323 needs a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 4189 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 4189 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 4,189 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 77.5 × 56.5 mm |
| Introduced | April 2020 |
| Memory | DDR4 with ECC, up to 8 channels on Ice Lake-SP and 6 channels on Cooper Lake-SP |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon W-3323 is
The Xeon W-3323 is a 12-core workstation processor that Intel released in the third quarter of 2021 with the Xeon W-3300 range for single-socket stations. Its Sunny Cove cores run 3.5 GHz base to 3.9 GHz turbo with Hyper-Threading for 24 threads. Cache is 21 MB with 1.25 MB of L2 per core.
The chip opens the W-3300 stack with high base clocks for CAD seats that run modeling tools all day. The 10 nm process pairs 8 channels of DDR4 with 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes for GPUs and fast storage. Single socket operation keeps board cost below multi-socket server platforms.
There is no integrated graphics on this model, so setup needs a professional graphics card. ECC memory support guards models in long sessions. The launch price was $1,043 (Intel RCP). The socket package is FCLGA4189 at 77.5 × 56.5 mm.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The W-3323 fits the LGA 4189 socket on Whitley workstation boards for Ice Lake-W. Cedar Island boards for Cooper Lake share the socket name but do not accept this chip, so the board generation must match the processor generation. The workstation vendor CPU support list names the exact boards for W-3300 parts.
Single socket operation is the only option, with no UPI links on the die. A buyer who needs ECC workstation performance without multi-socket cost chooses this platform over server boards. Confirm the board supports the 220 W envelope before ordering.
Check memory population for 8-channel boards when ordering. Sixteen DIMM slots is the platform shape, and populating all channels feeds both cores and professional GPUs.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
The memory controller supports DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s in 8 channels, up to 4 TB, with ECC support. CAD stations often use 8 matched ECC DIMMs for bandwidth with integrity. The controller does not accept DDR5.
The CPU supplies 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes for professional graphics and NVMe storage. Workstations split lanes across graphics slots and fast drives, so the board specifications state which slots reach full speed. The 4.0 generation doubles per-lane speed over the Cooper platform.
At 220 W, a workstation tower cooler with strong directed airflow is needed. Mounting is board specific with no retail pattern, and the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide explains why server sockets list no desktop bracket.
Upgrade paths
Against the Intel Xeon W-3335, the W-3323 trades cores for higher base clocks at lower power. The 16-core part suits heavier rendering, while this 12-core part suits interactive modeling with fast response. Both share Whitley boards and DDR4-3200 limits.
Moving to LGA 4677 needs new boards and DDR5 memory for Sapphire Rapids workstation generations. The W-3323 fits an entry professional station, a lab controller, or a media encoder with ECC needs.
For used buyers, the entry W-3300 makes sense when workstation features matter at the lowest cost. When threads matter more, the 16-core twin adds cores on the same board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon W-3323 use?
It uses LGA 4189 on Whitley workstation boards for Ice Lake-W. Cedar Island Cooper boards share the socket name but do not accept it.
How many cores does the Intel Xeon W-3323 have?
12 cores with 24 threads, 3.5 GHz base and up to 3.9 GHz turbo, with 21 MB of cache.
What memory does the Intel Xeon W-3323 support?
DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s with ECC in 8 channels, up to 4 TB.
What graphics does the Intel Xeon W-3323 include?
None on the chip. Setup needs a professional graphics card.
What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon W-3323?
220 W. A workstation tower cooler with strong directed airflow is needed.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon W-3323 specifications (Intel, Ice Lake workstation, FCLGA4189, $1043 RCP)
- List of Intel Xeon processors Ice Lake-based (W-3300 table, 64 PCIe lanes, DDR4)
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