Processors, Overview, Table 9 – Dell PowerEdge T610 User Manual
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6 Processors
6.1 Overview
The Intel
®
Xeon
®
processor 5500 and 5600 series 2S is the microprocessor designed specifically for
servers and workstation applications. The Intel Xeon processor 5500 series features quad-core
processing to maximize performance and performance/watt for data center infrastructures and
highly dense deployments. The Intel 5600 series features six-core processing, offering enhanced
system-level performance, virtualization, and energy efficiency. The Intel Xeon processor also
feature Intel’s Core™ micro-architecture and Intel 64 architecture for flexibility in 64-bit and 32-bit
applications and operating systems.
The Intel Xeon processor uses a 1366-contact Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA) package that plugs
into a surface mount socket. The PowerEdge T610 provides support for up to two processors.
Table 9.
Intel Xeon Processor 5500 and 5600 Series Features
Feature
5500 Series
5600 Series
# Cores
4
6
Last Level Cache
8MB shared
12MB shared
Multi-processor support
1–2 processors
1-2 processors
Front Side Bus (FSB) (MHz)/
Link Frequency (GT/s)
Up to 6.4 GT/s
Up to 6.4 GT/s
Max Thermal Design Power
(TDP)
130W (workstation)
95W (server)
130W (workstation)
95W (server)
Max Frequency
>3GHz
>3GHz
Memory Controller
Integrated 3-channel DDR3 Integrated 3-channel DDR3
Process Technology
45nm
32nm
Intel
®
Trusted Execution
Technology
No
Yes
Intel
®
Advanced Encryption
Security- New Instructions
No
Yes
Intel
®
Virtualization
Technology
Yes
Yes
Intel
®
64
Yes
Yes
Intel
®
Hyper-Threading
Technology
Yes
Yes
Socket
LGA1366
LGA1366