Intel BX80621E52680

Overview

The Intel BX80621E52680 is a Xeon E5-2680 server processor designed to deliver consistent and reliable computing power for demanding enterprise environments. Featuring eight physical cores and sixteen threads, it efficiently handles multitasking and parallel workloads. With a base clock speed of 2.7 GHz and the ability to boost up to 3.5 GHz, this processor balances steady performance with the capacity to accelerate when needed, making it well suited for virtualization, database management, and high-traffic applications.

Key features

• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology enables sixteen threads to run simultaneously, improving multitasking and throughput for complex workloads.
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases core speeds up to 3.5 GHz to handle sudden spikes in processing demand.
• 20 MB of Intel Smart Cache reduces latency by providing quick access to frequently used data, enhancing overall efficiency.
• Supports up to 384 GB of DDR3 memory, allowing for large memory allocations essential for in-memory analytics and heavy JVM applications.
• Forty PCI Express lanes provide extensive bandwidth for multiple expansion cards such as high-speed network adapters and storage controllers.
• Validated for dual-processor configurations, enabling servers to scale up to sixteen cores and thirty-two threads for greater parallel processing power.
• Designed to maintain a balance between performance and power efficiency, adapting to workload intensity in real time.

Key specs

• Cores: 8 physical cores
• Threads: 16 with Hyper-Threading
• Base frequency: 2.7 GHz
• Max turbo frequency: 3.5 GHz
• Cache: 20 MB Intel Smart Cache
• Memory support: Up to 384 GB DDR3
• Socket: LGA2011
• PCI Express lanes: 40
• Dual-processor support: Yes

Connectivity and compatibility

This processor fits into LGA2011 socket motherboards and is engineered for dual-processor server setups, allowing flexible system configurations. Its support for forty PCI Express lanes ensures compatibility with a wide range of high-bandwidth expansion cards, including network adapters, storage controllers, and GPUs, which is essential for building scalable and versatile server platforms.

Performance and reliability

With Intel Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost technologies, the processor adapts to varying workload demands by increasing thread count and clock speeds as needed. This dynamic adjustment helps maintain smooth performance during peak usage while optimizing power consumption during lighter tasks. The large cache and memory support further contribute to reliable and efficient processing, making it a strong choice for enterprise-grade servers.

Ideal uses and environments

This Xeon E5-2680 processor is well suited to data centers and IT environments that require robust virtualization hosts, database servers, and enterprise application platforms. Its ability to handle multiple threads and large memory capacities makes it a practical option for private clouds, virtual desktop infrastructure, scientific modeling, and resource planning systems. Organizations looking to scale their server capabilities with dual-processor configurations will find this model particularly adaptable.

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