Intel Xeon W5-2465X PK8071305127000 server processor
16-core server CPU reaching 4.70 GHz turbo with 33.75 MB L3 cache, DDR5-4800 quad-channel memory support up to 2 TB, 64 PCIe 5.0 lanes and Intel vPro technology in an LGA 4677 socket
- Product nameXeon W5-2465X
- CPU cores16-Core
- CPU socketLGA 4677
- Maximum turbo clock4.7 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 4.7
- TDP ratingProcessor Base Power: 200 W Maximum Turbo Power: 240 W
- Processor codenameSapphire Rapids
- 16 cores and 32 threads accelerate multi-threaded workloads
- 70 GHz max turbo frequency speeds single-thread performance
- DDR5-4800 quad-channel memory controller feeds data fast
- 64 PCIe 5.0 lanes enable high-bandwidth I/O expansion
- 200 W base power balances performance with thermal limits
Target workstation workloads
The Intel Xeon W5-2465X is a 16-core, 32-thread server processor built for professional workstations. It operates at a 3.1 GHz base frequency and reaches 4.70 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. The LGA 4677 socket and quad-channel DDR5 4800 memory controller support up to 2 TB of memory capacity. Sixty-four PCI Express 5.0 lanes provide high-bandwidth connectivity for accelerators and storage.
Thermals and power profile
The processor carries a 200 W base power rating and a 240 W maximum turbo power rating. Its thermal specification is 78 °C (172.4 °F), indicating the cooling solution must dissipate significant heat under sustained loads. The 7 nm manufacturing process underpins the Sapphire Rapids core architecture. Intel vPro technology and hardware virtualization support are integrated for manageability and security.
Platform capabilities
Quad-channel memory architecture and 64 PCIe 5.0 lanes directly expand bandwidth for memory-intensive and I/O-heavy applications. Intel vPro technology enables remote management and hardware-based security features for fleet deployments. The 33.75 MB L3 cache reduces latency for multi-threaded compute tasks. Builders needing higher core counts or different socket compatibility must evaluate other Xeon W series options.
How it compares
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- Price $1,311.99
- Cheaper than about 54% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
- CPU cores 16-Core
- Lower than about 70% of the 386 comparable items (median 24).
- Maximum turbo clock 4.7 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 4.7 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency: 4.5 GHz
- Higher than about 88% of the 327 comparable items (median 3.9 GHz).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Intel |
| Product line | Intel Xeon W |
| Model name | PK8071305127000 |
| Product name | Xeon W5-2465X |
| Performance | |
| Working frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor | |
| CPU cores | 16-Core |
| CPU socket | LGA 4677 |
| Maximum turbo clock | 4.7 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 4.7 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency: 4.5 GHz |
| TDP rating | Processor Base Power: 200 W Maximum Turbo Power: 240 W |
| Processor codename | Sapphire Rapids |
| CPU threads | 32 |
| Level 3 cache | 33.75 MB |
| 64-bit capable | Yes |
| Hyper-Threading | Yes |
| Process node | 7 nm |
| Virtualization support | Yes |
| Maximum PCIe lanes | 64 |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory speed | DDR5 4800 |
| Max supported memory | 2 TB |
| Channel configuration | Quad Channel |
| Ports & slots | |
| PCIe generation | 5.0 |
| Size & build | |
| Shipping weight | 1.14 kg |
| Package size | 195 × 147 × 130 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install the LGA 4677 Xeon W5-2465X and which step is most often done wrong?
Align the processor notches with the socket keys, lower it straight down without pressure, then close the independent loading mechanism in the numbered sequence. The step most often done wrong is tightening the ILM bolts unevenly, which can bend the 4677-pin array.
What maintenance or replacement will the Xeon W5-2465X need later?
The processor itself has no user-serviceable parts. Plan to replace thermal paste every two to three years and verify the cooler can sustain 240 W maximum turbo power. Dust the heatsink fins regularly so the 78 °C thermal specification is not exceeded under load.
What limit appears first during sustained all-core workloads on the Xeon W5-2465X?
The 240 W maximum turbo power ceiling is reached before the 4.50 GHz all-core turbo frequency can be maintained, so the package power limit throttles the 16 cores first.
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