Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology) Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) delivers thread-level parallelism on each processor, allowing for more efficient use of processor resources and improved performance on multi-threaded software. This technology is essential for maximizing processing throughput and achieving optimal performance on today's multi-threaded applications. Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) is a powerful tool for increasing manageability, security, and flexibility in IT environments. By combining hardware-assisted virtualization with software-based solutions, Intel VT allows for maximum system utilization by consolidating multiple environments into a single server or PC. This abstraction of software from underlying hardware opens up a world of new usage models that can reduce costs, increase management efficiency, and strengthen security. Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) is an extension of Intel's Virtualization Technology (VT) roadmap, providing hardware assists for virtualization solutions. With support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium processor (VT-i) virtualization, as well as new support for I/O-device virtualization, VT-d helps improve security and reliability of systems and enhances performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments. This ultimately reduces total cost of ownership by minimizing downtime and increasing productive throughput through better utilization of data center resources. Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) is a versatile set of hardware extensions to Intel processors and chipsets that enhance the digital office platform with security capabilities such as measured launch and protected execution. By providing hardware-based mechanisms to protect against software-based attacks, Intel TXT helps safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the client PC. This technology enables applications to run within their own protected space, separate from other software on the system, providing trust in the application's execution environment and protecting vital data and processes from malicious software. Intel 64 Architecture Intel 64 architecture enables 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop, and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software. This architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory, providing a significant boost in processing power for demanding applications. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced means of balancing high performance with power conservation in mobile systems. By dynamically adjusting voltage and frequency levels in response to processor load, this technology allows for optimal performance while also meeting the power-saving needs of mobile devices. Demand Based Switching (DBS) Demand Based Switching (DBS) is a power-management technology developed by Intel that optimizes processor performance by adjusting voltage and clock speed levels based on application-level workloads. This technology reduces CPU speed when the processor is idle and increases it as the load increases, resulting in improved energy efficiency and performance. Intel Flex Memory Technology Intel Flex Memory Technology allows for easier upgrades by enabling different memory sizes to be populated while still maintaining dual-channel mode. This flexibility makes it easier to upgrade and expand memory capacity without sacrificing performance. Execute Disable Bit Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that helps protect against viruses and malicious-code attacks by preventing harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network. By building systems with built-in Intel Execute Disable Bit, businesses can reduce the risk of costly virus-related repairs and protect their valuable assets.
