Intel Xeon E7540 processor review

Intel Xeon E7540

Xeon E7540 processor released by Intel; release date: Q1'10. The processor is designed for server-computers and based on Nehalem EX microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 6, threads - 12. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.27 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 64°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L3 - 18 MB L3 Cache.

Supported socket types: FCLGA1567. Power consumption (TDP): 105 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
911
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
9409
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 911
PassMark - CPU mark 9409

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Nehalem EX
Launch date Q1'10
Place in performance rating 2093
Processor Number E7540
Series Legacy Intel Xeon Processors
Vertical segment Server

Performance

Base frequency 2.00 GHz
Bus Speed 6.4 GT/s
L3 cache 18 MB L3 Cache
Manufacturing process technology 45 nm
Maximum core temperature 64°C
Maximum frequency 2.27 GHz
Number of cores 6
Number of threads 12

Compatibility

Sockets supported FCLGA1567
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 105 Watt

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Intel 64
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)