IBM 81Y5960 Intel Xeon CPU 6 Core X5690 12-Meter Cache - 3.46 Ghz - 6.40 Gt/

Overview
The IBM part number 81Y5960 is a high-performance Intel Xeon X5690 processor designed for demanding server and workstation environments. With six physical cores, a 12 MB L3 cache, and a base clock of 3.46 GHz, this CPU delivers fast, reliable processing for compute-intensive workloads. Its robust architecture and support for advanced virtualization make it an ideal choice for enterprises seeking to maximize throughput and efficiency.

Key Features

• Six physical cores with Hyper-Threading for up to twelve simultaneous threads
• 12 MB shared L3 cache to accelerate data access and reduce latency
• Base frequency 3.46 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.73 GHz for burst performance
• Supports up to 24 GB DDR3 memory per socket for large data sets
• Integrated Intel 64 architecture for 64-bit computing
• Advanced reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) features

Technical Specifications
Processor family: Intel Xeon 5600 series
Model: X5690 (part number 81Y5960)
Core count: 6 cores / 12 threads
Cache: 12 MB L3
Base clock: 3.46 GHz
Turbo Boost: up to 3.73 GHz
Bus speed: 1333 MHz QPI
Thermal design power: 130 W
Socket type: LGA 1366
Supported memory: DDR3 1333/1066 up to 24 GB per socket
Instruction set: SSE4.2, AVX, Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d

Typical Applications

• Enterprise servers handling database management and transaction processing
• Virtualization platforms requiring high thread density and reliability
• Scientific computing and engineering simulations that benefit from multiple cores
• High-performance computing clusters for data analytics and modeling
• Professional workstations for content creation, CAD, and 3D rendering

By integrating the Intel Xeon X5690 into your infrastructure, you gain a balanced combination of speed, cache capacity, and scalability that can handle both current and future workloads with confidence.