12-Core Processing
The Xeon W5-3425 features 12 processor cores.
Intel
12-core professional processor for mainstream workstation deployments.

The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
The Xeon W5-3425 features 12 processor cores.
This processor is designed for professional workstation deployments.
The Xeon W5-3425 is intended for mainstream workstation systems.
The Intel Xeon W5-3425 is a 12-core professional processor designed for mainstream workstation deployments.
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
The W-3400 line is much faster than the prior generation but consumes significantly more power; for most content-creation workloads it only matches AMD Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-series, while AMD retains a measurable edge. The w5-3425 is included in the tested lineup.
Matt Bach · May 9, 2023
The w5-3425 is a costly 12-core part, but its value lies in 112 PCIe Gen5 lanes, PCH I/O, and eight-channel DDR5 ECC RDIMM support for workstation/server builds.
Patrick Kennedy · Jul 31, 2023
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Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
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