Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 Processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 is an 8-core, 16-thread server processor based on the Haswell-EP architecture. Launched in Q3 2014, it is designed for the LGA 2011-3 socket and is commonly used in enterprise environments for virtualization and cloud computing. Key Specifications Performance: Features a base clock speed of 2.60 GHz with a maximum Turbo Boost frequency of 3.40 GHz. Cache: Equipped with a 20 MB Intel Smart Cache to reduce latency in data-intensive tasks. Memory Support: Supports up to 768 GB of DDR4 1600/1866 memory across four channels, including ECC (Error Correcting Code) support for system stability. Power: Has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 90 W, which is relatively efficient for its class. Expansion: Provides 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes, allowing for extensive connectivity with high-speed peripherals like RAID controllers or GPUs. Use Cases Enterprise/Home Lab: Ideal for virtualization and mid-tier server management due to its dual-socket (2S) capability.