Intel Xeon E5-2660 2.2 GHz 8-Core 20MB L3 95W LGA 2011 mobile cpu processor

Xeon E5-2660 8-core server processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2660 is an eight-core Sandy Bridge processor running at 2.2 GHz with 20 MB of L3 cache. It fits the LGA 2011 socket and has a thermal design power of 95 W. The chip provides 16 threads through Hyper-Threading and communicates over an 8.00 GT/s QPI link. It is sold as a CPU only without accessories or original packaging.

Multi-threaded server and workstation workloads

This processor suits servers and workstations that benefit from 16 parallel threads for virtualisation, rendering or batch computing. The 2.2 GHz base frequency and 32 nm manufacturing keep power draw predictable under sustained load. Buyers needing higher single-thread speed, newer instruction-set extensions or lower power envelopes should consider other options. The unit may show cosmetic wear such as scuffs, scrapes or residual thermal paste.

20 MB L3 cache and 16-thread capacity

The 20 MB shared L3 cache gives each core fast access to common data sets, helping throughput on memory-bound tasks. Sixteen threads allow many virtual machines or compile jobs to run concurrently without excessive context switching. Workloads that scale beyond 16 threads or require larger per-core caches will hit the limits of this silicon. The 95 W TDP sets a firm ceiling on sustained performance in dense chassis.