Intel’s upcoming W890 platform just had its specs leaked, and hardcore workstation fans have plenty to get excited about. The leak reveals that the Granite Rapids Workstation CPUs will feature a beastly up to 350W TDP, making them some of the most power-hungry chips ever aimed at professional workstations. If you want a CPU that can double as a space heater, Intel has your back.
But that’s only the beginning. The W890 platform will also support up to 2 TB of quad-channel DDR5 RDIMM memory, so you can finally keep every Chrome tab open without fear. With a jaw-dropping 112 PCIe lanes, you’ll have more expansion options than you know what to do with—perfect for those who think “just one more GPU” is a lifestyle, not a choice.
What Does This Mean for Workstation Users?
If you’re a content creator, engineer, or just someone who likes to run three virtual machines while rendering a Pixar movie in the background, the W890 platform is shaping up to be the ultimate powerhouse. Intel seems ready to raise the bar, pushing boundaries for workstation performance. Maybe it’s time to start saving up for a bigger power supply—and possibly, a small nuclear reactor.
This leak shows that the workstation wars are far from over, and Intel is not afraid to drop some serious silicon. Strap in, tech enthusiasts—the Granite Rapids era is almost here.