Intel W3530 2.8GHz 8MB 130W 4-Core Processor

Overview
The Intel W3530 is a high-performance 4-core processor designed for demanding workstation and server environments. Operating at a base frequency of 2.8GHz, this chip delivers robust multi-threaded performance while maintaining a thermal design power of 130W. With an integrated 8MB L3 cache, the W3530 accelerates data-intensive tasks and reduces latency for complex calculations, making it an ideal choice for professional workloads that require both speed and reliability.

Key Features

• Four physical cores with Hyper-Threading support for up to eight simultaneous threads
• Base clock speed of 2.8GHz with Turbo Boost technology for dynamic frequency scaling
• 8MB shared L3 cache to improve data access times
• 130W TDP optimized for high-density server and workstation platforms
• Advanced Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) for efficient virtual machine performance
• Support for ECC memory to enhance data integrity in critical applications

Technical Specifications

• Socket type: LGA 1366
• Core count: 4
• Thread count: 8
• Base frequency: 2.8GHz
• Turbo Boost frequency: up to 3.6GHz
• L3 cache: 8MB
• Thermal Design Power: 130W
• Instruction set: 64-bit Intel Architecture (IA-64)
• Supported memory types: DDR2 800/667 with ECC
• Integrated memory controller: Yes

Typical Applications

• Computer aided design (CAD) and 3D rendering workstations
• Scientific computing and data analysis platforms
• Virtualization hosts running multiple guest operating systems
• Enterprise database servers that require high transaction throughput
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters for simulation and modeling
• Professional video editing and encoding stations