IBM AT80614005466AA Intel Xeon CPU Quad-Core Processor E5640 12-Meter Cache - 2.66 Ghz - 5.86 Gt/s

Overview

The Intel Xeon CPU Quad-Core Processor E5640 is a high-performance server and workstation processor designed by Intel and offered through IBM. With four physical cores, a 12-megabyte shared L3 cache and a base clock of 2.66 Ghz, this processor delivers fast, reliable performance for demanding multitasking environments. It is built on a 45-nm manufacturing process, providing a balance of power efficiency and processing power that is ideal for virtualization, database management and complex computational workloads.

Key Features

• Quad-core architecture for parallel processing
• 12 megabyte L3 cache to reduce memory latency
• Base frequency 2.66 Ghz with turbo boost capability
• Front side bus speed 1333 MT/s for high bandwidth data transfer
• Supports up to 64 GB DDR2 memory per socket
• Integrated Intel 64 and XD bit security technologies
• Compatible with standard LGA 1366 socket platforms

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: AT80614005466AA
• Core count: 4
• Cache: 12 MB L3
• Clock speed: 2.66 Ghz
• Bus speed: 5.86 GT/s (1333 MT/s)
• Thermal design power: 80 watts
• Instruction set: 64-bit
• Supported memory types: DDR2 667/800
• Maximum memory capacity: 64 GB per socket
• Technology node: 45 nm

Typical Applications

• Enterprise servers that run virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
• Database servers handling large transaction volumes
• High-performance workstations for CAD, 3D rendering and scientific simulations
• Web hosting environments requiring reliable multi-threaded performance
• Financial modeling and analytics platforms that need fast data processing

Whether you are upgrading an existing data center or building a new high-density compute platform, the Intel Xeon E5640 provides the robust performance, scalability and reliability that modern enterprise workloads demand.