Intel Xeon E5-2696 v3 Processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2696 v3 is a high-performance workstation and server processor based on the Haswell-EP architecture. Launched in late 2014, it remains a popular choice for high-core-count secondary markets due to its 18 cores and 36 threads. Key Specifications Core Count: 18 Cores / 36 Threads. Clock Speed: 2.30 GHz base frequency, with a Max Turbo Frequency of 3.60 GHz (some sources report up to 3.8 GHz depending on workload). Cache: 45 MB Intel Smart Cache. TDP: 145W, requiring robust cooling solutions for stable operation. Socket: LGA 2011-3 (also known as Socket R3). Memory Support: Quad-channel DDR4 1600/1866/2133 and DDR3, with ECC support and a maximum capacity of 768 GB. Performance & Use Cases Designed for heavy multi-threaded workloads, this CPU is ideal for: Virtualisation: High core density allows for numerous virtual machines. Data Analytics & HPC: Large cache and AVX2 support accelerate compute-intensive tasks. Server Scalability: Supports dual-socket (2S) configurations, allowing for a total of 36 cores and 72 threads on a single server