Designed for Industry-Leading Performance and Maximum Energy Efficiency The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series is a versatile 1-way and 2-way 64-bit multi-core server and workstation solution that is ideal for a wide range of infrastructure, cloud, high-density, and high performance computing (HPC) applications. With its intelligent performance, advanced technologies, and energy-efficient design, this processor series delivers exceptional performance and efficiency for demanding workloads. Intelligent Performance Featuring processors that intelligently adapt to your workload, the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series can boost performance by up to 15 times over single-core servers. This allows for faster speeds and improved performance for specific threads and mega-tasking workloads. Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Performance The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series is equipped with a range of advanced technologies that contribute to its exceptional performance. These include Intel Turbo Boost Technology, which dynamically and automatically maximizes server application performance, and Intel QuickPath Technology, which provides a scalable shared memory architecture with high-speed, point-to-point processor interconnects. Additionally, the processor series offers a large memory capacity of up to 144 GB of main memory and up to 192 GB of memory support, as well as an 8 MB shared L3 cache with enhanced smart cache for increased application performance. Efficient and Reliable Network Performance The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series also features Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel I/OAT) with Intel QuickData Technology, which enables fast, scalable, and reliable network performance. This technology moves data more efficiently through Intel Xeon processor-based workstations and server platforms, improving overall network performance. Enhanced Security and Encryption The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series is equipped with AES new instructions, which deliver robust encryption without the need for additional appliances or increased performance overhead. This improves CPU performance for encryption, providing enhanced security for your data. Automated Energy Efficiency With servers based on next-generation 32nm process technology, the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series offers 45 percent more performance than previous generations without increasing power consumption. This is achieved through automated energy efficiency features such as integrated power gates, which allow idling cores to be reduced to near-zero power, and automated low-power states, which put the processor, memory, and I/O controller into the lowest available power states while minimizing performance impact. Flexible Virtualization The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series allows for flexible virtualization, enabling you to combine servers from multiple generations into the same virtualized server pool. This extends failover, load balancing, and disaster recovery capability, providing a more efficient and reliable virtualized environment. Enhanced Virtualization Security The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series also features Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT), which enables more operating systems and software to run in virtual environments. Developed in collaboration with virtualization software providers, this technology provides greater functionality and compatibility compared to non-hardware-assisted virtual environments. Additionally, the processor series is equipped with Intel Trusted Execution Technology, which provides enhanced virtualization security through hardware-based resistance to malicious software attacks at launch.
