topic Re: Windows Server 2019 CPU compatibility in Intel® Xeon® Processor and Server Products

Windows Server 2019 CPU compatibility

scosner56 — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:00:10 GMT

Hi all,

Could anyone point me in the right direction. We have two different servers we're thinking about purchasing. We are unfortunately stuck with using Server 2019...I know, I know. It's unfortunately out of my hands. Our Dell rep came back with a quote saying the "new" processors in our quoted systems with this - “Intel shows that Windows Server 2019 is supported with legacy features only on that processor". The first processor is a Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y which came out in 2021. the second processor for the other system is an Intel Xeon E-2486 which came out in 2023.

I can't find any hard info that says if Server 2019 is or isn't supported on either of these CPUs, I would assume at least the 4309Y would be based off of the time it was released, but the E-2486 might be on the line a little.

Could anyone help, we really need to order these servers, Thank you so much!

Re: Windows Server 2019 CPU compatibility

AlHill — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:04:49 GMT

Have you asked Microsoft?

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Re: Windows Server 2019 CPU compatibility

NormanS_Intel — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:01:10 GMT

Hello scosner56,

Thank you for posting in the community!

To ensure you receive the most specialized assistance, we have a dedicated forum that addresses these specific concerns. Therefore, I will be moving this discussion to our Server Forum. This will allow our knowledgeable community and experts to provide you with timely and accurate solutions.

Best regards,
Norman S.
Intel Customer Support Engineer