Processor Intel Xeon E7-4850V4 2.1 GHz 10 Cores 40 MB Smart Cache LGA 2011

The Intel Xeon E7-4850V4 is a server-class processor from the Intel® Xeon® E7 v4 family, operating at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz. Built on 14 nm Broadwell architecture and compatible with LGA 2011 (Socket R), this processor provides large memory support (up to multiple terabytes across supported platforms), AVX 2.0 instruction set support, and flexible PCI Express lane configurations for demanding enterprise workloads.

Advantages

This processor delivers high reliability and availability for mission-critical servers, with hardware features from the Intel Xeon E7 v4 family that improve data center uptime and serviceability. It offers large on-die Smart Cache (40 MB) and many cores to accelerate in-memory analytics and real-time processing. Hardware-assisted security and encryption features help protect data and improve virtualization performance, while broad memory capacity and I/O bandwidth enable scaling to high-capacity, multi-socket server configurations.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers and mission-critical applications
• In-memory databases and real-time analytics
• Virtualization platforms and large-scale virtualization hosts
• High-performance computing and data center workloads

Key specifications

• Model: Intel Xeon E7-4850V4
• Base frequency: 2.1 GHz, Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz
• Cores: 10 (product data lists 16 cores — use platform-specific SKU information to confirm)
• Smart Cache: 40 MB
• Socket: LGA 2011 (Socket R)
• Architecture: Broadwell (14 nm)
• Memory support: up to multi-terabyte capacities (platform dependent), DDR4/DDR3, quad-channel
• Instruction set extensions: AVX 2.0
• PCI Express: flexible configurations (examples: 1x16, 1x8, 1x4; platform dependent)

How to use

Install the processor into a compatible server motherboard with the LGA 2011 (Socket R) socket following the motherboard and CPU manufacturer instructions. Use an appropriate heatsink and airflow solution suitable for enterprise servers. Configure memory modules in accordance with the server platform’s guidelines to enable quad-channel operation and maximum supported capacity. Ensure BIOS/firmware and chipset drivers are updated to fully enable features such as Turbo Boost, AVX 2.0 acceleration, and platform RAS capabilities.

Recommendations

For mission-critical deployments, verify server vendor compatibility and supported maximum memory capacity per socket. Use enterprise-grade ECC memory, maintain current firmware, and follow recommended cooling and power specifications to achieve targeted uptime and reliability.