Description
Introduction to the SR1XE Intel Xeon Processor
The SR1XE Intel Xeon Processor is part of the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 family of processors, which are designed for use in data centers and other high-performance computing environments. These processors are based on the Haswell-EP microarchitecture and offer improved performance and energy efficiency over previous generations. The SR1XE model specifically is a 16-core processor with a base clock speed of 2.3GHz and a large 40MB L3 cache. This processor uses the QPI (QuickPath Interconnect) interface and is compatible with the FCLGA2011-3 socket. It is well suited for workloads such as virtualization, large-scale data processing, and high-performance computing.
Key Features of the E5-2698v3 Model
The E5-2698v3 model of the SR1XE Intel Xeon Processor has several key features that make it suitable for high-performance computing tasks. Some of these features include:
- High Core Count: The E5-2698v3 has 16 cores, which allows for improved performance when running multi-threaded applications and allows for more virtual machines to be run on a single server.
- High Clock Speed: With a base clock speed of 2.3GHz, the E5-2698v3 is able to process data quickly and efficiently.
- Large L3 Cache: The processor has a large 40MB L3 cache, which allows for faster access to frequently used data, improving performance.
- QPI Interface: The processor uses the QPI interface, which allows for faster communication between the processor and other components in the system.
- Energy-efficient: The processor is built on Haswell-EP microarchitecture which is known for its energy efficiency.
- Virtualization Support: The processor includes Intel Virtualization Technology, which allows for multiple operating systems to run on a single physical server, improving server utilization and reducing costs.
- Intel Hyper-Threading: With Intel Hyper-Threading technology, the processor can handle multiple threads simultaneously, improving performance for multithreaded applications.
- Intel Turbo Boost: Intel Turbo Boost technology automatically increases the processor’s clock speed when needed, providing an extra performance boost when it’s needed the most.
Comparison to other Intel Xeon processors
The SR1XE Intel Xeon E5-2698v3 Processor can be compared to other processors in the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 family, as well as other processors in the Intel Xeon line.
- Compared to other processors in the E5-2600 v3 family, the E5-2698v3 has a higher core count and a larger L3 cache. For example, the E5-2690 v3 has 12 cores and 30MB L3 cache.
- Compared to processors in the E5-2600 v4 family, the E5-2698v3 may have slightly lower clock speeds but it has a larger L3 cache. For example, the E5-2699A v4 has 18 cores and 45MB L3 cache with a base clock speed of 2.4GHz.
- Compared to processors in the Xeon Scalable family, the E5-2698v3 may have a lower core count but it has a larger L3 cache. For example, the Xeon Gold 6248 has 20 cores and 27.5MB L3 cache with a base clock speed of 2.5GHz.
It is worth noting that the exact performance of a processor will depend on a variety of factors, including the specific workload, system configuration, and other components in the system. Therefore, it is important to consider the specific use case and requirements when comparing processors.
Product Features
- Manufacturer: Intel
- Manufacturer part number: SR1XE
- Type: Processor
- Sub-Type: Intel Xeon 16 Core
Technical Information
- Processor Core : 16-Core
- Clock Speed : 2.3GHz
- Max Turbo Frequency : 3.6GHz
- Quick path Interconnect(QPI) Speed : 9.6GT/S
- Instruction Set : 64-Bit
- Instruction Set Extensions : AVX 2.0
Cache Memory Detail
- L3 Cache : 40MB
- Lithography : 22 NM
- Max Thermal Design Power (TDP) : 135W
- Compatible Processor Socket : FCLGA2011-3
