Intel CM8063501375101 Xeon E5-2650 v2 CPU (Renewed)

Name: Intel CM8063501375101 Xeon E5-2650 v2 CPU (Renewed)
Brand: Intel
SKU: CM8063501375101-cr

Overview

The Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 is an eight-core, sixteen-thread server processor built on Intel's 22nm Ivy Bridge EP microarchitecture, running at a base clock of 2.6GHz with 20MB of L3 cache and a 95W TDP. Those numbers tell a specific story: this is a processor designed for sustained parallel throughput, not burst single-thread performance. The 20MB cache — substantial even by modern standards — keeps frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing main memory round-trips in workloads like virtualized machine hosting, scientific computing, and parallel compilation. The four-channel DDR3 ECC memory controller supports up to DDR3-1866 with error correction, which matters in environments where data integrity over long uptime periods is non-negotiable.

The E5-2650 v2 lives in LGA 2011 server platforms, typically paired with Intel C602 chipset motherboards, and its QPI interconnect at 8.0 GT/s enables dual-socket configurations that double the available core count to 16 physical cores. For budget-conscious operators building virtualization hosts with VMware ESXi or Proxmox, running multiple containers, or operating legacy enterprise software with high thread-count licensing, this CPU offers a cost-per-core ratio that new hardware simply cannot match. As a renewed OEM unit, it arrives without heatsink or accessories — plan accordingly — but the silicon itself is mature, well-documented, and free of the early-production errata that sometimes affect newer architectures.

Key Features

2 MB

20 MB Cache

64-bit Processing

22 nm

95 W

Specifications

Brand

Intel

Processor Model

Xeon E5-2650 v2

L2 Cache

2 MB

L3 Cache

20 MB

Processing Architecture

64-bit

Manufacturing Process

22 nm

Thermal Design Power (TDP)

95 W

Condition

Renewed

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Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

The 20MB L3 cache handles large working data sets with fewer cache misses, maintaining throughput on memory-intensive server and workstation workloads
Four-channel DDR3 ECC memory support provides both bandwidth and error correction — critical for long-running computation and data integrity in production environments
8.0 GT/s QPI bus enables full dual-socket deployment, effectively doubling core count to 16 physical cores on a compatible server board
22nm Ivy Bridge architecture strikes a practical efficiency balance, delivering 95W TDP for eight full cores — viable in standard server chassis without exotic cooling
As a renewed unit, the E5-2650 v2 delivers proven enterprise-grade reliability at a substantial discount versus new current-generation hardware for cost-sensitive builds

👎 Cons

Ivy Bridge EP microarchitecture delivers significantly lower IPC than current-generation processors — per-core single-thread performance is not competitive with modern workstation CPUs
The LGA 2011 narrow socket limits motherboard options to older server-class platforms, many of which are themselves aging and sourced used or renewed
The OEM renewed condition means no included heatsink or retail packaging — buyers must source a compatible LGA 2011 cooler separately
PCIe 3.0 x40 lane allocation is generous but the platform's age means no support for PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 peripherals at full bandwidth
Maximum DDR3-1866 memory speed is far below current DDR4/DDR5 platforms, limiting memory bandwidth for tasks like large-dataset machine learning inference or high-resolution video editing

Frequently Asked Questions

What socket type does the Xeon E5-2650 v2 require, and will it work in a consumer desktop motherboard?

The E5-2650 v2 uses the LGA 2011 socket — specifically the narrow ILM variant used by the Xeon E5-2600 v2 series. It is not compatible with consumer LGA 2011 motherboards designed for Sandy Bridge-E or Ivy Bridge-E desktop CPUs. You need a server or workstation motherboard with a C602 or compatible Intel chipset.

What is the maximum RAM capacity and speed this CPU supports?

The E5-2650 v2 supports up to 768GB of DDR3 ECC RAM across four memory channels, with speeds up to DDR3-1866. The four-channel memory controller is a key throughput advantage for memory-intensive workloads like virtualization, simulation, and database operations.

Can this CPU be used in a dual-socket configuration?

Yes. The E5-2650 v2 supports Intel's QPI interconnect at 8.0 GT/s, enabling dual-socket deployments on compatible dual-socket server motherboards. Dual E5-2650 v2 configurations deliver 16 physical cores and 32 threads, which remains highly capable for virtualization hosts and render nodes.

What is the TDP of this processor, and what cooling solution is required?

The E5-2650 v2 has a 95W TDP. Standard LGA 2011 server coolers are compatible, but note this is an OEM/renewed chip — it ships without a heatsink, so a separate compatible cooling solution is required.

How does this CPU compare to modern workstation CPUs for tasks like rendering or virtualization?

For per-core performance, the E5-2650 v2's Ivy Bridge architecture is significantly behind current-generation Ryzen or Core processors in IPC. However, for multi-threaded workloads on a budget — particularly in dual-socket configurations — 16 cores at DDR3 ECC speeds remain competitive for virtualization density, legacy application hosting, and batch rendering where raw core count matters more than single-thread speed.