Intel Xeon E5-2680 20M Cache 2.70GHz 8 Core 16 Threads Server Processor

The Intel BX80621E52680 is a Xeon E5-2680 server processor that delivers reliable computing power for organizations that need consistent performance around the clock. It carries eight physical cores and sixteen threads, so it can keep many tasks in flight at once without slowing down, making it a practical choice for busy virtual machine hosts, database servers, and high-traffic application stacks.

A base frequency of 2.7 GHz gives steady throughput for everyday workloads, while Intel Turbo Boost Technology raises individual cores to 3.5 GHz when sudden bursts of speed are required. The processor also integrates 20 MB of Smart Cache, which helps critical data reach the cores quickly and trims latency during complex calculations.

Support for as much as 384 GB of DDR3 system memory lets administrators allocate generous RAM to memory-hungry services such as in-memory analytics or large JVMs. Forty PCI Express lanes provide ample bandwidth for add-in cards, so you can populate the system with high-speed network adapters, storage controllers, or multiple GPUs without starving any device of throughput.

The chip fits the LGA2011 socket and is validated for dual-processor boards, allowing a single server to scale to sixteen cores and thirty-two threads when a second E5-2680 is installed. That flexibility makes it easy to tailor a rackmount or blade server to changing demands, whether the goal is greater parallelism or higher consolidation ratios.

Because it supports Intel Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, the processor adjusts in real time to match workload intensity, helping data centers balance performance with power efficiency. From private clouds and virtual desktop infrastructure to scientific modeling and enterprise resource planning, the Xeon E5-2680 gives IT teams a dependable foundation they can grow with confidence.

• Eight cores and sixteen threads powered by Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
• 2.7 GHz base frequency that climbs to 3.5 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
• 20 MB Intel Smart Cache to speed up access to frequently used data
• Handles up to 384 GB of DDR3 memory on LGA2011 motherboards
• Forty PCI Express lanes for multiple high-bandwidth expansion cards
• Engineered for dual-processor server configurations
• Well suited for virtualization hosts, database servers, and enterprise applications