Description
Performance characteristics
- Clock Speed: 3.33GHz
- Core Count: 6 cores
- Thread Count: 12 threads
- Cache: 12MB
- TDP: 130W
- QPI Speed: 6.4 GT/s
- Instruction Set: 64-bit
- Virtualization Technology Support: Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d
- Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
- Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes
- Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX): Yes
- Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2): No
- Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512): No
- Intel Optane Memory Support: No
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: No
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes
- Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
- Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
- Intel TSX-NI: No
- Intel 64: Yes
- Intel Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST): Yes
- Intel Demand Based Switching: No
- Intel Execute Disable Bit: Yes
- Intel Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
- Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): No
- Intel Secure Key: No
- Intel OS Guard: No
- Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX): No
- Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX): No
- Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT): No
- Intel Boot Guard: No
- Intel AES New Instructions: No
- Intel Secure Boot: No
- Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX): No
- Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT): No
- Intel Boot Guard: No
- Intel AES New Instructions: No
- Intel Secure Boot: No
- Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
- Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
- Intel TSX-NI: No
- Intel 64: Yes
- Intel Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST): Yes
- Intel Demand Based Switching: No
- Intel Execute Disable Bit: Yes
- Intel Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
- Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): No
- Intel Secure Key: No
- Intel OS Guard: No
- Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX): No
- Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX): No
- Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT): No
- Intel Boot Guard: No
- Intel AES New Instructions: No
- Intel Secure Boot: No
- Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
- Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
- Intel TSX-NI: No
- Intel 64: Yes
- Intel Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST): Yes
- Intel Demand Based Switching: No
- Intel Execute Disable Bit: Yes
- Intel Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
- Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): No
- Intel Secure Key: No
- Intel OS Guard: No
- Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX): No
- Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX): No
- Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT): No
- Intel Boot Guard: No
- Intel AES New Instructions: No
Comparison with similar processors
- Intel Xeon W-3275: The W-3275 is similar to the X5680 in terms of core count and thread count, but it has a higher base clock speed of 2.5GHz and a higher turbo boost speed of 4.4GHz. It also has a larger cache at 24.75MB and a higher TDP of 165W.
- Intel Xeon X5675: The X5675 is also a hexa-core processor with 12 threads, but it has a slightly lower clock speed of 3.06GHz and a smaller cache of 12MB. It also has a lower TDP of 95W.
- Intel Xeon X5690: The X5690 is also a hexa-core processor with 12 threads, but it has a higher clock speed of 3.46GHz and a larger cache of 12MB. It also has a higher TDP of 130W.
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X: This is a 16-core processor with 32 threads, significantly more than the X5680. It also has a higher base clock speed of 3.5GHz and a higher turbo boost speed of 4.4GHz. It has a larger cache of 80MB and a TDP of 180W.
Compatibility and system requirements
- Socket Compatibility: The Intel Xeon X5680 is compatible with LGA 1366 socket.
- Chip set compatibility: It is compatible with Intel X58 Express Chip set and also with Intel Xeon 3400 series chip set.
- Memory Compatibility: It supports DDR3 memory with a maximum speed of 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133 MHz.
- BIOS and Firmware requirements: It requires a BIOS that supports the Intel Xeon 5600 series processors.
- Power supply requirements: It requires a power supply with a minimum of 1500W.
- Cooling requirements: It requires a cooling solution that can handle a TDP of 130W.
- Additional components: A compatible motherboard, memory, and power supply are required for a complete system build.
- Operating System support: It supports Windows, Linux, and other major operating systems, but check with the motherboard vendor for specific OS compatibility.
- Virtualization Technology: It supports Intel VT-x and Intel VT-d, it can run multiple operating systems on a single physical server and improve security by protecting the system against rogue software.
- Thermal Design Power (TDP) : 130W, it’s important to have a good cooling solution as the processor generates quite a bit of heat.
Product Details Intel BX80614X5680
- Manufacturer : Intel
- Manufacturer Part Number : BX80614X5680
- Type : Processor
- Sub-Type: Intel Xeon 6 Core
Technical Information BX80614X5680
- Processor Core : Six-Core
- Clock Speed : 3.33 GHz
- Max Turbo Frequency : 3.6 Ghz
- Quick Path Inter Connect QPI Speed : 6.4 GT/S
Cache Memory Detail
- Cache : 384 KB
- Cache : 1.5 MB
- Cache : 12 MB
- Lithography : 32 NM
- Max Thermal Design Power TDP : 130 W
- Compatible Processor Socket : Fclga-1366
Advanced Technologies
- Turbo Boost Technology
- Trusted Execution Technology
- Virtualization Technology
- Hyper-Threading Technology
- Extended Memory 64 Technology
- Enhanced Speed Step Technology
Additional Information
- Demand Based Switching
- Execute Disable Bit
- AES New Instructions
