Processor Intel Xeon E5-2620V4 2.1 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache LGA 2011-v3

The Intel Xeon E5-2620V4 is a server-class processor based on the Broadwell microarchitecture built on a 14 nm process. Operating at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.0 GHz, it provides 8 cores and supports hyper-threading for multi-threaded workloads. The chip includes 20 MB of Smart Cache, supports quad-channel DDR4 memory with large capacity scaling, and fits the LGA 2011-v3 socket for use in single- and dual-socket server configurations.

Advantages

This processor delivers balanced performance for virtualization, cloud and enterprise server tasks by combining eight physical cores, support for AVX2 instructions, and 20 MB Smart Cache. Built on the 14 nm Broadwell family, it offers improved energy efficiency and supports Intel Resource Director Technology for better resource orchestration. Hardware features for cryptographic acceleration and platform security help protect data in transit and at rest.

Suitable for

• Virtualized servers and hypervisor hosts
• Cloud-native and traditional server applications
• Database and application servers with moderate concurrency
• Storage and network functions in 1U–4U rack systems

Key specifications

• Model: Intel Xeon E5-2620V4
• Microarchitecture: Broadwell (14 nm)
• Cores / Threads: 8 cores (with Hyper-Threading)
• Base frequency: 2.1 GHz; Turbo Boost: up to 3.0 GHz
• Smart Cache: 20 MB
• Socket: LGA 2011-v3
• Memory support: Quad-channel DDR4, up to platform limits (server dependent)
• Instruction set extensions: AVX2
• Scalability: Supports 2-socket (2S) configurations

How to use

Install the processor into an LGA 2011-v3 compatible server motherboard following the motherboard and chassis manufacturer instructions. Apply the recommended server-grade thermal solution and appropriate thermal interface material. Configure BIOS/firmware settings to enable features such as hyper-threading, Turbo Boost and memory channels according to workload requirements. Use supported server operating systems and drivers to ensure full hardware functionality and enable platform security and cryptographic features where needed.

Recommendations

For balanced server workloads choose dual-socket configurations if higher core counts or memory capacity are required; enable Intel RDT features and monitor resource allocation for virtualization hosts to improve multi-tenant performance and predictability.