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 advanced technologies that enhance performance and efficiency. 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. Large Memory Capacity With up to 18 DIMM slots and support for up to 144 GB of main memory, the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series offers a large memory capacity that is ideal for data-intensive applications. Additionally, with up to 12 DIMM slots and support for up to 192 GB of memory, this processor series can provide even higher performance for demanding workloads. Enhanced Smart Cache The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series features an inclusive shared L3 cache of 8 MB, which increases application performance by reducing traffic to the processor cores. This enhanced smart cache allows for faster data access and improved overall performance. Efficient Networking with Intel I/O Acceleration Technology The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series is equipped with Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel I/OAT) and Intel QuickData Technology, which enable 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. Robust Encryption with AES New Instructions The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series includes AES new instructions, which deliver robust encryption without the need for additional appliances or increased performance overhead. This improves CPU performance for encryption, making it an ideal solution for secure data processing. Automated Energy Efficiency With servers based on next-generation 32nm process technology, the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series offers 45% more performance than previous generations without increasing power consumption. This automated energy efficiency allows for improved performance without sacrificing energy efficiency. Power-Saving Features The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series includes integrated power gates that allow idling cores to be reduced to near-zero power, independent of other cores. This helps to reduce server idle power consumption and improve overall energy efficiency. Additionally, the processor series features automated low-power states that automatically 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 by enabling servers from multiple generations to be combined into the same virtualized server pool. This extends failover, load balancing, and disaster recovery capabilities, making it an ideal solution for virtualized environments. Enhanced Virtualization Security The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series features Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT), which enables more operating systems and software to run in virtual environments. Developed with virtualization software providers, this technology provides greater functionality and compatibility compared to non-hardware-assisted virtual environments. Additionally, the processor series includes Intel Trusted Execution Technology, which provides enhanced virtualization security through hardware-based resistance to malicious software attacks at launch.
