Intel Xeon 5040 processor review

Xeon 5040 processor released by Intel; release date: May 2006. The processor is designed for server-computers and based on Dempsey microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 2. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.83 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 67°C. Manufacturing process technology - 65 nm. Cache size: L2 - 2048 KB.

Supported memory types: DDR2.

Supported socket types: PLGA771. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 95 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Dempsey
Launch date	May 2006
Place in performance rating	not rated
Processor Number	5040
Series	Legacy Intel® Xeon® Processors
Status	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Server
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.83 GHz
Bus Speed	667 MHz FSB
Die size	162 mm2
L2 cache	2048 KB
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm
Maximum core temperature	67°C
Maximum frequency	2.83 GHz
Number of cores	2
Transistor count	376 million
VID voltage range	1.075V-1.350V

Memory
Supported memory types	DDR2
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	0 W
Sockets supported	PLGA771
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Physical Address Extensions (PAE)	32-bit
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)