Intel Xeon Processor E5 Family The Intel Xeon processor E5 family is designed to boost server performance by up to 80% compared to previous-generation Intel Xeon processor-based servers. With advanced features and technologies, this processor family delivers powerful and efficient performance for a wide range of computing needs. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed, providing a burst of speed when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don't. This technology takes advantage of thermal and power headroom to optimize performance and deliver a seamless computing experience. Intel vPro Technology Intel vPro Technology is a set of security and manageability capabilities built into the processor. These capabilities address four critical areas of IT security: threat management, identity and web site access point protection, confidential data protection, and remote and local monitoring and repair of PCs and workstations. With Intel vPro Technology, you can have peace of mind knowing your system is secure and manageable. Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. This allows highly threaded applications to run more efficiently, completing tasks sooner and improving overall system performance. Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple virtual platforms. This technology improves manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions. Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) adds new support for I/O-device virtualization, building upon existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium processor (VT-i) virtualization. This technology can help improve security and reliability of systems, as well as enhance performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments. Intel Trusted Execution Technology Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides 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. This technology creates a secure environment where applications can run within their own space, protected from all other software on the system. AES New Instructions Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. These instructions are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, including bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption. Intel 64 Intel 64 architecture delivers 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. Idle States Idle States (C-states) are used to save power when the processor is idle. C0 is the operational state, meaning that the CPU is actively performing tasks. C1 is the first idle state, C2 the second, and so on, with higher C-states providing more power-saving actions. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. This technology uses design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery to optimize performance and energy efficiency. Intel Demand Based Switching Intel Demand Based Switching is a power-management technology that keeps the applied voltage and clock speed of a microprocessor at the minimum necessary levels until more processing power is required. This technology was introduced as Intel SpeedStep Technology in the server marketplace. Thermal Monitoring Technologies Thermal Monitoring Technologies protect the processor package and the system from thermal failure through several thermal management features. An on-die Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) detects the core's temperature, and the thermal management features reduce package power consumption and temperature when necessary to maintain normal operating limits. Intel Flex Memory Access Intel Flex Memory Access allows for easier upgrades by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in dual-channel mode. This technology provides flexibility and scalability for memory configurations. Execute Disable Bit Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that helps reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks. It prevents harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network, providing an additional layer of protection for your system
