Intel Xeon w3-2535 socket: LGA 4677
The Intel Xeon w3-2535 uses LGA 4677, the LGA workstation socket for Sapphire Rapids Xeon W with W790 chipsets, DDR5 RDIMM memory and 64 PCIe Gen5 lanes. The 10-core chip at 185 W suits mainstream workstation boards.
- Socket
- LGA 4677
- Launched
- August 2024
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 20
- Base power
- 185 W
- Codename
- Sapphire Rapids
- Segment
- Workstation
- Family
- Intel Xeon W
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 4.6 GHz
Intel Xeon w3-2535 specifications
| Cores | 10 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Golden Cove (P-cores only, monolithic) |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, up to 4.6 GHz boost |
| Cache | 26.2 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 185 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 RDIMM with ECC, 4 channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x64 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | FCLGA4677 (77.5 by 56.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon w3-2535 needs a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| W790 workstation | W790 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 4677.
LGA 4677 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 4,677 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 77.5 × 56.5 mm |
| Introduced | 2023 |
| Memory | DDR5-4800 Registered DIMMs with ECC, 8 channels up to 4 TB on W-3500 and W-3400, 4 channels on W-2500 and W-2400 |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (workstation heatsink) |
What the Xeon w3-2535 is
The Xeon w3-2535 is a 10-core and 20-thread workstation processor that launched in August 2024 as the Sapphire Rapids-64L refresh for mainstream workstations. Ten Golden Cove Performance-cores with Hyper-Threading and no Efficient-cores give 20 threads at 3.5 GHz base and up to 4.6 GHz boost. Cache is 26.2 MB of Smart Cache. Processor base power is 185 W, which fits single-socket mainstream boards with standard workstation cooling.
The high 3.5 GHz base keeps single-threaded CAD responsive while 10 cores handle background tasks. Four-channel DDR5-4800 RDIMM up to 2 TB with ECC feeds the die from board memory. Up to 64 Gen5 lanes serve one GPU plus NVMe RAID without dual-socket cost.
Mainstream CAD and office workstations fit here. Ten cores at high base cover design plus documents together. Buyers who need 12 cores for larger assemblies should take the Intel Xeon w5-2545 with 30 MB cache instead, since this w3 prioritizes clocks over thread count.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The w3-2535 fits LGA 4677 on W790 mainstream workstation boards with 185 W delivery. Boards accept W-2400 plus W-2500 refresh SKUs with a BIOS that lists the part. The FCLGA4677 package uses the E1A carrier.
Memory is DDR5-4800 RDIMM with ECC in 4 channels. Population is 1 DIMM per channel at 4800 MT per s or 2 per channel at 4400 MT per s. Locked multiplier keeps tuning to power limits and memory profiles.
Workstation shoppers compare W-2500 parts on cores and cache. The w3-2535 opens the family below 12-core twins. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains vendor-list compatibility.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 RDIMM with ECC in 4 channels is the W-2500 standard. CAD models plus datasets should be sized together. Matched quartets are preferred for full width.
PCIe gives 64 Gen5 lanes from the CPU plus 28 chipset lanes for one GPU, NVMe and LAN. Fixed splits mean accelerator plans must match the manual.
Cooling is workstation 185 W with vendor-qualified air. No retail cooler ships with tray supply. Inlet control preserves repeat 4.6 GHz behavior.
Upgrade paths
LGA allows moves within the vendor list, such as to 12-core W-2500 parts with similar cooling. Memory and NVMe can also grow. BIOS must support the target.
The larger leap is to 8-channel W-3500 for maximum bandwidth. A working w3-2535 serves mainstream desks for years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon w3-2535 use?
It uses LGA 4677 on W790 mainstream workstation boards. A BIOS that lists the refresh is required.
How many cores does the Xeon w3-2535 have?
Ten cores and 20 threads at 3.5 GHz base and up to 4.6 GHz boost, with 26.2 MB of cache at 185 W.
What memory does the w3-2535 support?
DDR5-4800 RDIMM with ECC in 4 channels. Population follows 1 or 2 DIMMs per channel.
Can the w3-2535 be upgraded?
Yes, to higher-core W-2500 parts on the same board where power, cooling and BIOS allow.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon W-3500 and W-2500 Sapphire Rapids Refresh lineup table w3-2535 10 cores (Wccftech)
- Intel Xeon W W790 chipset DDR5 workstations memory lanes (Kingston)
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