IBM X5650 Xeon X5650 6core/2.66ghz/12m/6.4gt

Overview

The IBM Xeon X5650 is a high-performance 6 core processor designed for demanding server and workstation environments. With a base clock of 2.66 GHz, a large 12 MB shared L3 cache and support for up to 6.4 GT/s front side bus speeds, this CPU delivers strong multi-threaded performance while maintaining energy efficiency.

Key Features

• Six physical cores with Hyper-Threading technology - up to twelve threads simultaneously
• Base frequency of 2.66 GHz for responsive single thread workloads
• 12 MB Intel Smart Cache that dynamically allocates memory to each core as needed
• Integrated Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) for accelerated floating point calculations
• Support for DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz with triple channel configuration
• Compatible with Intel QuickPath Interconnect and 6.4 GT/s bus speed for fast data transfer

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: X5650
• Core Count: 6 cores / 12 threads
• Base Clock Speed: 2.66 GHz
• Cache: 12 MB L3 cache
• Bus Speed: 6.4 GT per second
• TDP: 95 watts
• Socket Type: LGA 1366
• Supported Memory Types: DDR3 1333 MHz, up to 288 GB total capacity
• Instruction Set: x86-64 with AVX and SSE4.2 extensions

Typical Applications

• Enterprise servers handling virtualization, database management and cloud workloads
• High performance computing (HPC) clusters for scientific simulations and data analysis
• Professional workstations used in CAD, 3D rendering and video editing
• Financial modeling platforms requiring fast multi-core calculations
• Large scale web hosting environments that need reliable, continuous operation

This Xeon X5650 processor provides a balanced combination of core density, cache size and bus speed, making it an ideal choice for businesses seeking to upgrade their server infrastructure or build powerful workstations without sacrificing power efficiency.