Description
PROIntel Xeon E5-2680 v3 SR1XP 12-core 2.5GHz CPU with 30MB cache. Reliable LGA2011-3 server processor for virtualization, HPC, and enterprise-grade workloads.
The Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 (SR1XP) is a high-performance processor from the Haswell-EP family, engineered to deliver scalable power, efficiency, and reliability for enterprise-grade computing. Designed for data centers, virtualization clusters, and HPC workloads, it strikes the perfect balance between per-core speed and multi-threaded performance.
Featuring 12 cores and 24 threads with Hyper-Threading Technology, the Xeon E5-2680 v3 operates at a 2.50GHz base frequency and can boost up to 3.30GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. With 30MB of Intel Smart Cache, this processor ensures fast and efficient handling of heavy workloads, from databases to cloud services.
Supporting DDR4-2133 ECC Registered memory across a quad-channel configuration,CPU it delivers high memory bandwidth and system stability. The Xeon E5-2680 v3 is also dual-socket (2S) capable, allowing up to 24 cores and 48 threads in a single server for extreme scalability.
With compatibility across LGA2011-3 motherboards powered by the Intel C610 chipset, this CPU is trusted in Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Supermicro enterprise platforms.
For organizations seeking affordable and reliable performance for virtualization, databases, and business-critical tasks, the Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 is an excellent solution.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Brand | Intel |
| Model | Xeon E5-2680 v3 (SR1XP) |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP |
| Cores / Threads | 12 Cores / 24 Threads |
| Base Clock Speed | 2.50 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
| Cache | 30MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Bus Speed (QPI) | 9.6 GT/s |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Instruction Extensions | AVX2, SSE4.2 |
| Socket Type | LGA2011-3 |
| Lithography | 22nm |
| TDP (Thermal Design Power) | 120W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 ECC Registered (up to 2133 MHz, quad-channel) |
| Max Memory Capacity | Up to 768GB (platform dependent) |
| Scalability | Dual-socket (2S) capable |
| Virtualization | Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d, EPT |
| Hyper-Threading | Yes |
| Turbo Boost | Yes, Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Product Code (S-Spec) | SR1XP |
| Warranty | Sold as-is (refer to store policy) |
Compatible Products
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Motherboards: Intel C610 chipset boards (LGA2011-3)
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Server Platforms: Dell PowerEdge R730, HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9, Lenovo System x3650 M5, Supermicro X10 series
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Memory: DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs (up to 2133 MHz)
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Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, VMware ESXi, RedHat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu Server, CentOS
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualization clusters (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
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Data centers & cloud infrastructure
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Enterprise workloads (ERP, CRM, SQL databases)
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High-performance computing (HPC) workloads
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Business-critical applications & analytics
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Scalable dual-socket server builds
Key Features / Highlights (Bullet Points)
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12 cores / 24 threads with Hyper-Threading
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2.50GHz base / 3.30GHz turbo boost speeds
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30MB Intel Smart Cache for workload efficiency
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Supports DDR4 ECC Registered Memory (2133 MHz)
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Compatible with LGA2011-3 Intel C610 chipset boards
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Dual-socket capable (2S) for scalable performance
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AVX2 instruction support for HPC and compute-heavy tasks
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Trusted in Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Supermicro servers
Comparison Angle
The Xeon E5-2680 v3 improves over the E5-2680 v2 with more cores (12 vs 10), larger cache (30MB vs 25MB), support for DDR4 memory, and AVX2 instruction sets. Compared to lower-tier v3 models, it delivers better scalability, stronger multi-threaded performance, and higher memory bandwidth, making it an excellent fit for demanding enterprise applications.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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DDR4 ECC Registered Memory Kits (16GB / 32GB / 64GB modules)
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Dual-socket LGA2011-3 motherboards (Intel C610 chipset)
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Enterprise rackmount servers (Dell R730, HP DL380 Gen9, Supermicro X10 barebones)
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High-performance NVMe or SAS SSDs
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RAID controllers & HBAs for storage scalability
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Redundant power supplies & cooling kits