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Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 and 3500 series:
A new generation of intelligent server and workstation processors
The Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 and 35001 series, based on next-generation Intel® microarchitecture, codenamed Nehalem, represent the next step in intelligent performance, automated energy efficiency, and flexible virtualization.
With the Intel Xeon processor 5500 and 3500 series, you can:
- Get faster performance with the power of next-generation Intel® microarchitecture, codenamed Nehalem, which automatically increases processor frequency and utilizes hyper-threading when needed
- Reduce energy use with Intel® Intelligent Power Technology, which puts CPU and memory into an optimal power state while still delivering the performance you need2
- Virtualize different generations of Intel® Xeon® processors within the same pool to deliver increased performance and flexibility during high-use periods and impressive energy savings during low-use periods2
| Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series | Intel® Xeon® Processor 3500 Series | Currently Shipping Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 Series | |
| Maximum CPUs per system | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Number of cores | Up to 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Integrated memory controller | Yes | Yes | No |
| Interconnect/bus | Intel® QuickPath Interconnect | Intel® QuickPath Interconnect | Front Side Bus |
| Memory support | 3 channels, DDR3 | 3 channels, DDR3 | 2 channels, FBDIMM |
| Intel® Intelligent Power Technology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology3 | Yes5 | Yes5 | No |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology4 | Yes5 | Yes5 | No |
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1366 | LGA775 |
| Process technology | 45nm | 45nm | 45nm |
| Intel® Thermal Solution | Sold separately | Included | Included |
Contact your preferred suppliers to find out about products that support Intel Xeon processor 5500 and 3500 series:
1Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/index.htm for details.
2Intel® Virtualization Technology requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, virtual machine monitor (VMM) and applications enabled for virtualization technology. Functionality, performance or other virtualization technology benefits will vary depending on hardware and software configurations. Virtualization technology-enabled BIOS and VMM applications are currently in development.
3Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration. Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost Technology. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost.
4Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology requires a computer system with a processor supporting HT Technology and an HT Technology-enabled chipset, BIOS and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. For more information including details on which processors support HT Technology, see http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
5Varies by SKU.