Intel E5-4603V2 2.2-GHz 4-Core 10-MB Cache 95-W Processor

Overview
The Intel E5-4603V2 is a high-performance 2.2 GHz 4-core processor designed for demanding server and workstation environments. Built on Intel's 32-nm Westmere architecture, this 95-W part delivers a balanced mix of single-thread speed and multi-core scalability, making it ideal for virtualization, database workloads, and compute-intensive applications.

Key Features

• 4 physical cores with Hyper-Threading technology for 8 simultaneous threads
• Base frequency of 2.2 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz for burst performance
• 10 MB shared L3 cache to accelerate data access
• 95 W thermal design power (TDP) for efficient power consumption
• Support for DDR3 memory up to 1333 MT/s
• Integrated Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) for robust virtual machine isolation
• Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI) for faster cryptographic operations

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: E5-4603V2
• Core Count: 4 cores / 8 threads
• Base Clock: 2.2 GHz
• Turbo Boost Max Clock: 2.8 GHz
• L3 Cache: 10 MB
• Socket Type: LGA 2011
• Thermal Design Power: 95 W
• Supported Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1066
• Instruction Set: 64-bit Intel Architecture (IA-64)
• Technology Support: Intel VT-x, AES-NI, Trusted Execution Technology

Typical Applications

• Enterprise servers running virtualization platforms such as VMware ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V
• Database servers handling high transaction volumes
• Scientific and engineering workloads that require parallel processing
• Cloud computing nodes delivering scalable services
• High-performance workstations for CAD, rendering, and content creation

By combining solid single-thread performance with the ability to handle multiple workloads simultaneously, the Intel E5-4603V2 offers a reliable foundation for any data-center or professional computing environment.