Description:

The Intel Xeon E5‑2660 v2 processor is a server‑grade CPU used in enterprise and data center systems to deliver balanced performance for virtualization, databases, and business applications. Commonly installed in rack and blade servers powering cloud services, file servers, and compute clusters. IT administrators and system integrators use this CPU for performance upgrades, capacity scaling, and replacement of aging processors.

Applications:

The Intel Xeon E5‑2660 v2 is widely used in mid‑range and enterprise compute environments requiring strong multi‑core throughput and reliable operation. It is commonly deployed in virtualization hosts, database servers, enterprise applications, distributed computing nodes, and cloud infrastructure where multi‑threaded performance, memory bandwidth, and system efficiency support business workloads.

Technical Specifications:

• Model: Intel Xeon E5‑2660 v2 (SR1AB)
• Cores / Threads: 10 cores / 20 threads
• Base clock speed: 2.20 GHz
• Cache: 25 MB Intel Smart Cache
• Socket: FCLGA2011
• QPI speed: 8 GT/s
• TDP (Thermal Design Power): 95 W
• Memory support: Quad‑channel DDR3 ECC
• PCIe lanes: Platform dependent
• Virtualization support: Intel VT‑x, VT‑d
• ECC memory support: Yes
• Architecture: Ivy Bridge‑EP
• Manufacturing process: 22 nm

Common Replacements:

• Intel Xeon E5‑2667 v2
• Intel Xeon E5‑2680 v2
• Intel Xeon E5‑2650 v2