Intel SR0KK 2.2GHz 8-Core 20MB Cache E5-2660 Processor

Overview

The Intel SR0KK 2.2GHz 8-Core 20MB Cache E5-2660 processor delivers enterprise class performance for demanding workloads. Built on Intel's Sandy Bridge architecture, this processor balances high clock speed with a large shared L3 cache to accelerate multi-threaded applications, virtualization, and data-intensive tasks. Ideal for servers, workstations, and high-performance computing clusters, the E5-2660 provides a reliable foundation for scaling your business operations.

Key Features

• Eight physical cores with Hyper-Threading support for up to sixteen simultaneous threads
• Base frequency of 2.2 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz for burst performance
• 20 MB of shared L3 cache to reduce memory latency and improve data throughput
• Intel 64 architecture for 64-bit computing and large memory addressing
• Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) for accelerated floating point calculations
• Integrated Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) for high-speed communication between CPUs and I/O hubs
• Support for up to 128 GB of DDR3 memory per socket

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: SR0KK
• Processor Family: Intel Xeon E5 v1
• Core Count: 8 cores / 16 threads
• Base Clock Speed: 2.2 GHz
• Turbo Boost Max Frequency: 2.8 GHz
• L3 Cache Size: 20 MB
• Socket Type: LGA 2011
• Thermal Design Power (TDP): 95 watts
• Supported Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600 MHz
• Maximum Memory Capacity: 128 GB per socket
• Instruction Set Extensions: SSE4.2, AVX, AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d

Typical Applications

• Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs with high CPU density
• Database servers that require fast transaction processing and low latency
• Scientific and engineering simulations that benefit from multi-core parallelism
• High-performance web and application servers handling large concurrent user loads
• Rendering farms and media processing pipelines that need strong floating point performance
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business intelligence platforms

By integrating the Intel E5-2660 into your infrastructure, you gain a processor that not only meets today's performance demands but also provides the scalability needed for future growth. Its combination of high core count, large cache, and advanced instruction sets makes it a versatile choice for a wide range of professional environments.