The Intel Xeon Processor E5-2680 v3 is a server-grade CPU designed for high-performance workloads, offering robust processing power with its 12 cores and 24 threads. Launched in 2014, it uses the Haswell-EP architecture and operates with a base frequency of 2.5 GHz, capable of turbo-boosting up to 3.3 GHz, making it suitable for multi-threaded applications that require significant computational resources.This processor, built on a 22nm manufacturing process, supports Intel's Hyper-Threading, doubling the number of effective threads, and can be deployed in dual-processor configurations, which is advantageous for scaling performance in demanding server environments. It includes 30 MB of L3 cache and a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 120 watts, which requires adequate cooling solutions for optimal performance in high-density setups. Memory support includes both DDR3 and DDR4 RAM with a quad-channel memory bus at speeds up to 2133 MT/s, accommodating ECC memory, an important feature for error-checking in critical applications.The Xeon E5-2680 v3 also supports key technologies such as AVX2 for handling vectorized data and hardware virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d, enhancing performance in virtualized environments. With 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes, it allows for high-speed data transfer with peripherals, although it lacks integrated graphics, necessitating a separate GPU for graphics processing tasks.
