Intel’s new Xeon reaches 1,880 watts

A few weeks ago, Intel finally launched new processors aimed at the high-end performance segment, where the focus is on power users and workstations. The new Xeon family hails from server-side “Sapphire Rapids” and offers up to 56 cores, 112 threads, and 105MB of L3 cache.

Intel’s new Xeon beats Threadripper in tests

As for the top model Xeon W-3495X, high turbo and overclocking frequencies are also on the list, which unsurprisingly made the model particularly popular among overclocking professionals. Among other things, “der8auer” tested the platform in the Intel Overclocking Lab and the leading company set several world records in large test suites. One of the recent attempts is the Swedish Elmor overclocker with Asus.

With the help of liquid nitrogen, the overclocking team managed to push all the processor cores to 5.5GHz. Incredible speeds and 132,220 points in Cinebench R23 weren’t enough to set a new world record, but there is no shortage of impressive numbers. When the system, which is powered by two power supplies of 1,600 watts each, was allowed to flex its muscles to the limit, the power meter flew up to 1,881 watts.

The fact that the world record isn’t achieved doesn’t mean Elmor is without it, at least not in terms of points in Cinebench R23. It was he who was behind the jacks for a record 132,484, which was set by the same processor model last week.