Intel Xeon E5520 2.26GHz LGA 1366 80W Quad-Core Server Processor

Intel BX80602E5520 Xeon E5520 Processor
The most significant architectural change in the x86 architecture in 13 years, the Intel Xeon, just got better! Intel has completely reinvented their CPU design, removing the antiquated Front Side Bus and replacing it with the new Intel QuickPath Interconnect, delivering up to 6.4 GT/s. In addition to the the integrated Triple Channel DDR3 memory controller, Intel has added two additional cores to the new Nehalem based Xeon line. Located directly on the CPU die is 8MB Smart Cache shared across all four cores means the CPU can do more without having to access the main memory, further increasing performance. Intel Hyperthreading Technology gives the allows this new Six Core CPU to process up to 12 threads at once while the Intel Turbo Boost Technology allows the CPU to shut off uneaded cores, increasing the frequency of the others from 2.26GHz to up to 2.53GHz for lightning speed.

The Intel Xeon processor is the latest in cutting edge processor technology for the workstation PC. Based on the new Intel Nehalem 45nm microarchitecture, the Intel Xeon processor delivers four complete execution cores within a single processor along with the rebirth of Intel HyperThreading Technology, delivering unprecedented performance and responsiveness in multi-threaded and multi-tasking business and home use environments and the ability to simultaneously process up to 8 separate threads.

The unprecedented performance of the Intel Xeon processor is made possible by each of the four complete execution cores delivering the full power of Intel Nehalem 45nm microarchitecture. More instructions can be carried out per clock cycle, shorter and wider pipelines execute commands more quickly, and improved bus lanes move data throughout the system faster. This four core, eight thread processor represents Intel?s continued leadership and drive of multi-core processing and more parallel computing.

Doing More with Intel Six Core
The Intel Xeon processor is at the center of today?s most interactive and content rich software experiences. The evolving set of threaded multi-media applications, including digital content creation, will shine as users are able to complete tasks faster. Game play can achieve even greater visualization and realism as tasks such as artificial intelligence (AI), physics, and rendering can be distributed across each of the four complete execution cores and run in parallel.