Dell Intel Xeon E6540 vs Dell Intel Xeon X5687

Comparison of Intel Xeon E6540, Intel Xeon X5687

39 specifications	A Dell Intel Xeon E6540View product	B Dell Intel Xeon X5687View product
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel® Xeon® 6000 Sequence	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	E6540	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor base frequencyKnown for one	2 GHz	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one	6	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	LGA 1567 (Socket LS)	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooler includedKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Component forKnown for one	Server/workstation	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Xeon 6500 Series	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	12	—Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one	6.4 GT/s	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.27 GHz	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one	18 MB	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L3	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	105 W	—Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	D0	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	QPI	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Market segmentKnown for one	Server	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	1.0	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	u
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	u
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	u
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	u
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	u
Intel Smart Idle Technology versionKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	u
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	u
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	u
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	u
Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c)Known for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	uu

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