Intel Xeon E5-2683 v4 40M Cache 2.10GHz 16 Core 32 Threads Processor

Overview

The Intel BX80660E52683V4 is a Xeon E5-2683 v4 processor designed for dual-socket servers that manage demanding, data-intensive workloads continuously. It features 16 physical cores and 32 threads with a base clock speed of 2.1 GHz, which can boost up to 3.0 GHz using Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. This combination ensures smooth performance for virtual machines, database operations, and analytics tasks, making it well suited for enterprise environments.

Equipped with 40 MB of Intel Smart Cache, the processor reduces latency by providing quick access to frequently used data. It supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory across four channels, allowing large datasets to be loaded into memory or ample resources to be allocated to multiple virtual machines. With 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes, it supports high-speed NVMe storage, advanced network adapters, and multiple GPU accelerators without bandwidth constraints.

Key features

• Handles intensive multitasking with 16 cores and 32 threads, ideal for parallel processing and virtualization.
• Turbo Boost 2.0 technology increases clock speed up to 3.0 GHz for demanding workloads requiring extra performance.
• Large 40 MB Intel Smart Cache minimizes data access delays, improving overall responsiveness.
• Supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory across four channels, enabling large in-memory datasets and resource allocation.
• Offers 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes to connect multiple high-speed storage devices, network cards, or GPUs simultaneously.
• Designed specifically for dual-socket server configurations to maximize processing power in enterprise setups.
• Reliability features such as error-correcting code (ECC) memory support help maintain data integrity and uptime.
• 120 W thermal design power balances strong performance with manageable cooling requirements in rack environments.

Key specs

• Processor model: Intel Xeon E5-2683 v4
• Cores/threads: 16 cores, 32 threads
• Base frequency: 2.1 GHz
• Turbo Boost frequency: up to 3.0 GHz
• Cache: 40 MB Intel Smart Cache
• Memory support: up to 1.5 TB DDR4 across four channels
• PCIe lanes: 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes
• Thermal design power (TDP): 120 W

Connectivity and compatibility

This processor supports a wide range of server motherboards designed for dual-socket configurations, enabling scalable performance for virtualization clusters and enterprise applications. The 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes provide ample bandwidth for connecting NVMe storage devices, high-speed network adapters, and multiple GPUs, making it a flexible choice for data centers and research facilities.

• Compatible with dual-socket server platforms
• Supports high-speed NVMe storage through PCIe 3.0 lanes
• Enables multi-GPU setups for accelerated computing tasks
• Supports error-correcting code (ECC) memory for enhanced data reliability

Ideal uses and environments

This processor excels in environments that require continuous, high-performance computing such as virtualization clusters, private clouds, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It is well suited for research labs running parallel simulations and post-production studios that benefit from GPU acceleration. Its balanced power consumption and robust reliability features make it a strong choice for finance, healthcare, and other sectors where uptime and data integrity are critical.