Intel’s freshly launched Xeon W9-3595X CPU, boasting an impressive 60 Performance Cores (P-Cores), has been pushed to incredible heights. Overclocker ‘SkyWalkerAMD’ managed to overclock this powerhouse to a staggering 5.8 GHz, a jaw-dropping 1 GHz increase over its original frequency.
In the short span since Intel unveiled its new line of workstation Xeon Sapphire Rapids CPUs, enthusiasts have been busy pushing the limits. The Xeon W9-3595X, featuring 60 cores and 120 threads, stood out as it reached the remarkable clock speed under SkyWalkerAMD’s skillful hands. He showcased his achievement with Super Pi results on Hwbot.org, where his flagship processor hit 5.8 GHz.
An accompanying 31-second YouTube video provides a real-time look at the Super Pi calculation, which clocked in at an impressive 6.063 seconds with the Xeon W9-3595X. The setup used for this feat included the ASUS PRO WS W790E-SAGE SE motherboard, along with a hefty 256GB of DDR5 SDRAM running at 3400MHz.
Details about the cooling system remain somewhat mysterious, though we know it wasn’t the extreme LN2 cooling. Despite the high clock speed, temperatures held steady at a manageable 70°C under load, suggesting a top-tier custom-loop cooling solution was utilized. CPU-Z confirmed the 5.8 GHz clock speed achieved at 1.234V. While Super Pi might not be the definitive CPU benchmarking tool, this clock speed is undeniably impressive.
SkyWalkerAMD appears to be no stranger to pushing the boundaries of the Xeon W9-3595X. His Hwbot profile reveals consistent efforts to squeeze out higher clock speeds over several days. His previous attempts included overclocking the W9-3575X processor to 5.7 GHz on August 30th, though it ran hotter at 80°C using the same motherboard.
Interestingly, the most recent Super Pi benchmark saw a lower temperature of 70°C, hinting at a potential switch in cooling solutions. This isn’t his only venture; he also noted reaching 5.5 GHz with the Xeon W9-3575X at a much cooler 58°C on the same platform. These impressive overclocking endeavors highlight the significant potential of the Sapphire Rapids CPUs, particularly when paired with robust cooling solutions.
SkyWalkerAMD’s benchmarks have earned him notable global rankings on Hwbot, showcasing the formidable capabilities of Intel’s Sapphire Rapids CPUs. These processors are not only proving their prowess in the overclocking scene but are also geared to meet the intense demands of high-compute tasks, machine learning, and AI workloads.
