Intel Xeon E5-1660
About processor
The Intel Xeon E5-1660 processor is a powerhouse designed for server applications. With 6 cores and 12 threads, this processor offers exceptional multitasking capabilities, making it ideal for high-demand computing tasks. The base frequency of 3.3 GHz can be turbo-boosted to 3.9 GHz, ensuring fast and responsive performance even under heavy workloads.
The 15MB of L3 cache helps to optimize data access and processing, while the 32nm technology ensures energy efficiency without compromising on performance. With a TDP of 130W, this processor strikes a good balance between power consumption and processing capabilities.
In terms of benchmark performance, the Geekbench 6 scores of 818 for single-core and 3870 for multi-core demonstrate the processor's ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks with ease.
Overall, the Intel Xeon E5-1660 is a reliable and powerful processor that is well-suited for server applications where high-performance computing is essential. Whether it's for data analysis, virtualization, content delivery, or other demanding tasks, this processor can handle them with efficiency and reliability.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
March 2012
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Xeon E5-1660
Code Name
Sandy Bridge-E
Foundry
Intel
Generation
Xeon E5 (Sandy Bridge-E)
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
6
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
12
Performance-core Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
3.9 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
15MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier
No
Multiplier
33.0
Bus Frequency
100MHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 2011
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
130 W
PCIe Version
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PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.
3
Transistor Count
2.27 billions
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
4
ECC Memory Support
Yes
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
N/A
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
818
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
3870
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
928
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
6714
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2202
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
13574
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core