Intel Core Xeon E5540

Overview

The Fujitsu Intel Xeon E5540 processor 2.53 GHz 8 MB Smart Cache features Intel Xeon 5000 processor, 4 cores, a 2.53 GHz base clock and up to 2.8 GHz boost. Full verified specifications are listed below.

Compatibility

Socket LGA 1366 (Socket B) Memory type DDR3 TDP 80 W

• Pairs with CPUs using the LGA 1366 (Socket B) socket.
• Requires DDR3 memory — not interchangeable with other generations.
• Draws up to 80 W — size your cooling and PSU headroom accordingly.

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Technical Specifications

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Cores

4

Threads

8

Base clock

2.53 GHz

Boost clock

2.8 GHz

Socket

LGA 1366 (Socket B)

TDP

80 W

Processor line

Intel Xeon 5000

Cache

8 MB

Process node

45 nm

ECC support

Yes

Max case temperature (Tcase)

76 °C

Bus type

QPI

64-bit support

Yes

Stepping

D0

Idle power states

Yes

Compatibility

Primergy BX920 S1

Intended use

Server/Workstation

Market segment

Server

Cooler included

No

Memory channels

Triple-channel

Model

E5540

Bus speed

5.86 GT/s

Processor series

Intel Xeon 5000 Series

VID voltage range

0.75 - 1.35

Execute Disable (NX)

Yes

Number of QPI links

2

Die size

263 mm²

Cache level

Smart Cache

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Dedicated graphics

No

Integrated graphics

No

CPU brand

Intel

CPU configuration (max)

2

CPU operating modes

64-bit

Long-term availability

Yes

Dedicated GPU model

Not available

Intel Demand Based Switching

Yes

Integrated GPU model

Not available

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

1.0

Physical Address Extension (PAE)

40

Trusted Execution (TXT)

No

SpeedStep power scaling

Yes

Memory types supported by processor

DDR3-SDRAM

Transistor count

731

Virtualization (VT-x)

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Yes

Memory clock speeds supported by processor

800,1066

Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)

25.6

Maximum internal memory supported by processor

144

Directed I/O virtualization (VT-d)

Yes

Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)

Yes

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