Intel SR3LL Xeon W-2133 3.6GHz Hexa-Core Processor

The Intel Xeon W-2133 is a hexa-core workstation processor based on Intel's Skylake-W architecture, designed for single-socket workstation platforms using the LGA 2066 socket and C422 chipset. Running at a 3.60 GHz base clock with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.90 GHz, it provides a balance of strong single-threaded performance for interactive work and capable multi-threaded throughput for tasks like 3D rendering, video encoding, finite element analysis, and large dataset processing. Hyper-Threading doubles the thread count to 12, allowing the processor to handle parallel workloads more efficiently.

As a Xeon-class processor, the W-2133 supports ECC registered and unregistered memory, a critical feature for professional environments where silent data corruption is unacceptable. It also benefits from Intel's workstation-grade validation, meaning ISV partners like Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes, and Adobe have tested and certified their software on this platform. The 140W TDP means the processor draws significant power under load and requires a cooling solution rated to handle that thermal output. While its six-core configuration has been surpassed by newer processors offering more cores at similar price points, the W-2133 remains a capable choice for workstation builds where ECC support and platform stability are priorities.