Intel E5-2680 v4 Xeon 14-Core Processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 is a server-grade processor built on Intel's Broadwell-EP architecture at 14nm. With 14 physical cores and 28 threads, it is engineered for environments where parallel processing matters most—virtualization hosts, database servers, scientific computing, and content rendering workstations. The 35 MB of shared SmartCache helps reduce memory latency across all cores, while QPI link speeds of 9.60 GT/s ensure efficient communication in dual-socket configurations.

Operating at a 2.40 GHz base clock with turbo boost up to 3.30 GHz, the E5-2680 v4 strikes a balance between sustained multi-core throughput and responsive single-thread performance when fewer cores are active. Its 120W TDP is manageable with standard tower or rackmount cooling solutions. For organizations building or upgrading LGA 2011-v3 platforms, this processor delivers substantial compute density without requiring a move to a newer and more expensive socket ecosystem.