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WORKSTATIONS www.postmagazine.com 30 POST MAR/APR 2023 BOXX UPGRADES WITH NEW INTEL XEON W-3400 PROCESSOR AUSTIN, TX — Boxx Technologies (www.boxx.com), the provider of high-per- formance computer workstations, rendering systems and servers, has upgrad- ed its Apexx W4 workstation with a new Intel Xeon W-3400 series processor. Boxx is one of the first hardware manufacturers to ship systems equipped with the powerful new single-socket CPU, which provides substantial perfor- mance increases over previous Intel Xeon W technology. The Apexx W4 is a versatile platform that's purpose-built for visualiza- tion, simulation, rendering and other GPU- accelerated compute applications. "We're excited about the possibilities en- abled by Boxx's new Apexx W-Class work- stations powered by our new Intel Xeon W workstation processors," says Intel's Roger Chandler, VP/GM, creator and workstation solutions, client computing group. "Intel's newest Xeon workstation processors are designed to accelerate compute-intensive workflows, ensuring that creators' profes- sional software applications keep up with their demands both now and in the future." A new single-socket solution featuring up to 56 cores, Intel Xeon W-3400 processors reach up to 4.8GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. The CPUs are also equipped with 112 processor PCIe 5.0 lanes for more I/O throughput for networking, graphics and storage, along with 3rd Gen Intel Deep Learning Boost for accelerated AI performance. In addition to the new Intel processor technology, the expandable and cus- tomizable Apexx W4 is available with a rackmount kit, and features liquid-cool- ing, a 1600-watt power supply, up to 4TB of memory, and up to four Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs. In addition to the Apexx W4, the new 56-core Intel Xeon W-3400 proces- sor will also power the Boxx Raxx W3, a rack-mounted platform that's pur- pose-built to accelerate rendering and simulation. Raxx W3 is also configurable with up to four Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs. Lastly, the Intel Xeon processor family will be a key component of the Apexx W3 workstation, which is now equipped with a 24-core Intel Xeon W-2400 CPU and up to two Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs. "From visualization and simulation, to rendering, multi-display appli- cations and beyond, our Apexx W-class systems deliver the pinnacle of performance you expect from Boxx," says Bill Leasure, VP of marketing and sales at Boxx. "By working closely with Intel, integrating only enterprise class components and performing rigorous testing, Boxx is committed to providing ground-breaking technology today that maximizes future cus- tomer productivity and ROI." HP ANNOUNCES NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE LINEUP PALO ALTO, CA — HP Inc. (hp.com) just announced its new Z by HP high-performance desktop workstation lineup. The company is also working to advance hybrid workforce management via its HP Anyware Remote System Controller, a device that gives IT departments the management capabilities to support high-performance devices from anywhere. The new Z by HP Z4, Z6, Z8 and Z8 Fury desktops are powered by Intel and deliver a scalable balance of CPU and GPU compute performance for new levels of speed, accuracy and creativity. The latest Z workstation desktops include up to 56 CPU cores and four high-end GPUs in the Z8 Fury G5. The Z4, Z6, Z8 and Z8 Fury provide a variety of configurations to meet every workflow challenge for different market segments. The high-end Z8 Fury G5 delivers powerful performance while staying cool and quiet under high-performance workflows. The workstation offers up to 56 cores in a single CPU, and up to four high-end, double-wide GPUs with 2TB of DDR5 memory, due to single socket technology. This will al- low artists to breeze through complex virtual production and VFX projects. The HP Z4 G5 is designed for machine learning and advanced video editing, with up to a 24-core CPU, two high-end GPUs, and up to 512GB of RAM. The HP Z6 G5 is designed for graphics-intensive workflows, with multiple GPUs based on the increased PCIe expandability of the Intel Xeon W-3400 processor architecture. The Z6 G5 can be outfitted with up to 36 processing cores, three high-end graphics cards and 1TB of DDR5 memory. A Z8 G5 model is also available for CPU-intensive workflows. Dell's Precision 5860 tower is a mid-sized tower than offers scalable performance. The 5860 can be configured with a choice of Intel Xeon w3, w5 or w7 processors, and graphics cards from AMD or Nvidia, including the RTX A6000. Dell also offers the 7960 tower, which can be outfitted with up to Intel Xeon (350W), 56 cores, AMD or Nvidia (4x300W) graphics, 152TB storage, (8) M.2 in FlexBays, (8) PCIe Gen 4/5 slots, 4TB of 4800MHz (DDR5) memory and high speed I/O, including optional Thunderbolt 3. Both the 5860 (pictured) and 7960 take advantage of Dell Optimizer, an AI-based optimization software that learns and responds to the way users work, automatically improving application performance and audio settings in the background.