Features
Dual-Core processor
Available at 3.73 GHz processor speed
Includes 16-KB Level 1 data cache per core (2 x 16-KB)
Includes 12-KB Level 1 trace cache per core (2 x 12-KB)
2-MB Advanced Transfer Cache per core (2 x 2-MB, On-die, full speed Level 2 (L2) Cache) with 8-
way associativity and Error Correcting Code (ECC)
667/1066 MHz front side bus
65 nm process technology
Dual processing (DP) server support
Intel
®
NetBurst
®
microarchitecture
Hyper-Threading Technology allowing up to 8 threads per platform
Hardware support for multi-threaded applications
Intel
®
Virtualization Technology
Intel
®
Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel
®
EM64T)
Execute Disable Bit (XD Bit)
Enables system support of up to 64 GB of physical memory
Enhanced branch prediction
Enhanced floating-point and multimedia unit for enhanced video, audio, encryption, and 3D
performance
Advanced Dynamic Execution
Very deep out-of-order execution
System Management mode
Machine Check Architecture (MCA)
Interfaces to Memory Controller Hub
The Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5000 series are designed for high-performance dual-processor
server and workstation applications. Based on the Intel NetBurst
®
microarchitecture and Hyper-
Threading Technology (HT Technology), it is binary compatible with previous Intel
®
Architecture
(IA-32) processors. The Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5000 series are scalable to two processors in
a multiprocessor system, providing exceptional performance for applications running on advanced
operating systems such as Windows* XP, Windows Server 2003, Linux*, and UNIX*.
The Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5000 series deliver compute power at unparalleled value and
flexibility for powerful servers, internet infrastructure, and departmental server applications. The Intel
NetBurst micro-architecture, Intel Virtualization Technology and Hyper-Threading Technology deliver
outstanding performance and headroom for peak internet server workloads, resulting in faster
response times, support for more users, and improved scalability.
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Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5000 Series Datasheet
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