If you use resource-hungry applications, you need an operating system that can smoothly handle large amounts of data without choking. You need one that doesn't make you wait for file saving or transferring, that uses fewer CPU cycles so there’s more capacity for running multiple apps simultaneously, and one that runs optimized for the next generation of hardware. That's Windows 10 Pro for Workstations.
Speed through the toughest workloads
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations supports devices with persistent memory, the fastest data storage possible on workstations. Persistent memory also keeps your files at hand if you shut down the system.
Because time is money
You'll save valuable time on file transfers between server and PC with SMB Direct. It uses RDMA-(Remote Direct Memory Access) capable network adapters to get full throughput from high speed networks. It also provides very low latency network requests, so remote storage feels like local storage. And it significantly reduces CPU usage, so there's more computing power available for big applications like Autodesk or Adobe Creative Suite.
Server-grade data protection
Microsoft's Resilient File System (ReFS) combined with Storage Spaces provides highly resilient storage for large volumes of data that can be automatically backed up to multiple mirrored drives. ReFS detects if data becomes corrupt on any one of them, and then repairs it across all drives, which helps ensure you're working with clean data.
Ready for next-gen hardware
Choose high performance configurations including server-grade Intel Xeon and AMD Opteron processors, with up to 4 CPUs and add memory up to a massive 6TB. That provides the power you need to run advanced workloads, with CPU cycles left free to run other apps simultaneously.
Specification:
Processor | |
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Processor generation | 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
Processor base frequency | 3.3 GHz |
Processor manufacturer | Intel |
Cooler included | Yes |
Processor codename | Sandy Bridge |
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 21 GB/s |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 W |
Processor cache | 6 MB |
Processor ARK ID | 52210 |
Processor model | i5-2500K |
Processor threads | 4 |
System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
Processor boost frequency | 3.7 GHz |
Stepping | D2 |
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) | 33 |
Bus type | DMI |
Component for | PC |
Processor lithography | 32 nm |
Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
Processor cores | 4 |
Box | Yes |
Processor socket | LGA 1155 (Socket H2) |
Processor series | Intel Core i5-2500 Desktop Series |
Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
Generation | 2nd Generation |
Memory | |
Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 32 GB |
Memory types supported by processor | DDR3-SDRAM |
Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 1066,1333 MHz |
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 21 GB/s |
Supported memory types | DDR3-SDRAM |
Memory channels | Dual-channel |
ECC | No |
Graphics | |
On-board graphics card ID | 0x112 |
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 2 |
On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 |
On-board graphics card | Yes |
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1100 MHz |
On-board graphics card base frequency | 850 MHz |
Power | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 W |
Technical details | |
Cache memory | 6 MB |
Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | No |
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | No |
Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
Intel Fast Memory Access | Yes |
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | Yes |
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
Idle States | Yes |
Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) | VT-x |
PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
Embedded options available | No |
CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
Bandwidth | 21000 MB/s |
Product type | Processor |
Processor cache | 6144 KB |
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | No |
Intel 64 | Yes |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 W |
Supported memory types | DDR3-SDRAM |
Status | Discontinued |
Product name | Intel Core i5-2500K (6M Cache, up to 3.70 GHz) |
Processor series | Intel Core i5-2500 Desktop Series |
Market segment | Desktop |
Launch date | Q1'11 |
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz |
Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
Bus type units | GT/s |
Bus bandwidth | 5 |
Born on date | Q1'11 |
Maximum memory | 32 GB |
Processor brand name | Intel Core i5 Intel Core i5 Processor |
Last change | 63903513 |
Product family | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 Processors |
Processor ID | 0x112 |
Bus speed | 5 GT/s |
Features | |
On-board graphics card ID | 0x112 |
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 W |
Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
Processor ARK ID | 52210 |
Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
Idle States | Yes |
Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
Embedded options available | No |
CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
Bandwidth | 21000 MB/s |
Market segment | Desktop |
Images Type Map | |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 8542310001 |
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5A992C |
Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) | G077159 |
PCI Express CEM revision | 2.0 |
Processor special features | |
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | No |
Intel 64 | Yes |
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | No |
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | No |
Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
Intel Fast Memory Access | Yes |
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | Yes |
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) | VT-x |
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | No |
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 frequency | 3.7 GHz |
Operational conditions | |
Tcase | 72.6 °C |
Packaging data | |
Package width | 3.19" (81 mm) |
Package depth | 4.49" (114 mm) |
Package height | 4.02" (102 mm) |
Package weight | 13.9 oz (394 g) |
Package type | Retail box |
Weight & dimensions | |
Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
Package width | 3.19" (81 mm) |
Package depth | 4.49" (114 mm) |
Package height | 4.02" (102 mm) |
Package weight | 13.9 oz (394 g) |
Other features | |
Cache memory | 6 MB |
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) | VT-x |
Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
Maximum internal memory | 32768 MB |
CPU configuration (max) | 1 |