Xeon E5-2658

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameXeon E5-2658
Market segmentServer
DesignerIntel
ManufacturerIntel
Release date6 March 2012 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,462

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking1530
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.41
Power efficiency3.82

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EP (2012)
Chip lithography32 nm
Die size435 mm2
Number of transistors2,270 million
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)
Threads16
Number of CPUs in a configuration2

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)
L3 cache20480 KB (shared)

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR3

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

Socket2011
PCIe version3

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

AES-NI+
AVX+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+
Hyper-Threading Technology+
TXT+