Increase the processing power of your ThinkServer Dual-Socket systems with Intel Xeon E5-2600 family processors to boost your system's performance for advanced applications, technical computing, multithread applications, virtualization, and multitasking. The ThinkServer solutions based on the new Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 family deliver the best combination of performance, built-in capabilities, and cost-effectiveness to make data centers more flexible and efficient. From virtualization and cloud computing solutions to design automation or real-time financial transactions, youll be delighted by better than ever performance no matter what tasks you face. New Intel Xeon E5-2600 family processors feature Intel's latest innovation in micro-processor architecture Sandy Bridge, which leverages the Intel Westmere process technology. These processor options are kitted to provide an easy-to-install, easy-to-manage solution for Lenovo ThinkServer systems. - Sandy Bridge core designed with core count flexibility to meet changing market requirements - Up to 8 cores/16 threads - Core and frequency optimized stacks - Additional memory capacity up to 4 channels with 3 DPC - Integrated PCI Express 3.0 for improved bandwidth and connectivity - Up to 40 lanes per socket - Improved power efficiency