Dell 317-1215 2.66GHz 8MB Cache 4-Core Xeon X5550 Processor

Overview
The Dell Xeon X5550 processor (model 317-1215) delivers high performance for demanding server and workstation environments. With a base clock speed of 2.66GHz and four physical cores, this Intel Xeon 5400 series CPU provides the processing power needed for multitasking, virtualization, and intensive data workloads. The 8MB shared L2 cache helps accelerate frequently accessed data, reducing latency and improving overall system responsiveness.

Key Features

• Four physical cores for parallel processing and improved multitasking
• Base frequency of 2.66GHz for consistent performance under load
• 8MB L2 cache to speed up data access and reduce bottlenecks
• Support for Intel Hyper-Threading technology, enabling up to eight logical threads
• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and standard socket LGA 1366 motherboards
• Integrated memory controller supporting DDR3 memory up to 1333MT/s
• Advanced reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) features

Technical Specifications

• Processor family: Intel Xeon 5400 series
• Model/Part number: 317-1215
• Core count: 4 cores
• Thread count: 8 threads (Hyper-Threading)
• Base clock speed: 2.66GHz
• Cache: 8MB L2 cache
• Socket type: LGA 1366
• Thermal design power (TDP): 95W
• Instruction set: 64-bit x86 (Intel 64)
• Supported memory: DDR3 up to 1333MT/s, up to 24GB per socket
• Technology support: Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d, AES-NI

Typical Applications

• Enterprise server platforms handling database, email and web services
• Virtualization hosts running multiple virtual machines with VMware or Hyper-V
• High performance computing (HPC) clusters for scientific simulations
• Content creation workstations for video editing, 3D rendering and CAD
• Financial modeling and analytics environments that require fast data processing
• Network infrastructure appliances such as firewalls and load balancers