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842978-L21
HPE XL450 Gen9 E5-2640v4 FIO Kit
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842978-L21 Overview
842978-L21 is an Intel processor from the Intel 14th Gen lineup featuring a Raptor Lake architecture and an LGA 1700 socket design. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a boost speed of 5.0 GHz, supported by 4 MB of L2 cache and 16 MB of L3 cache within a 125W thermal design power envelope.
Optimized for demanding applications, 842978-L21 comes with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 operating at a base frequency of 300 MHz and a max dynamic frequency of 1200 MHz, supports DDR4 memory via dual channels, and incorporates PCIe 5.0 for enhanced connectivity. Its unlocked design with overclocking support and compatibility with a broad range of Intel chipsets make it ideally suited for gaming, workstations, and overclocking enthusiasts.
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842978-L21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Processors
- Brand
- Intel
- Series
- Intel Core
- Category
- Desktop
- Max Memory Support
- 128 GB
- Memory Type Support
- DDR4
- Generation
- Intel 14th Gen
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake
- ECC Support
- No
- Security Features
- None
- CPU Socket
- LGA 1700
- Instruction Set Extensions
- AVX-512
- Virtualization Support
- Intel VT-x
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
- Base Clock
- 3.6
- Max Boost Clock
- 5.0
- Overclocking Support
- Yes
- L2 Cache
- 4
- L3 Cache
- 16
- TDP
- 125W
- Integrated Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Graphics Base Frequency
- 300
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- 1200
- Memory Channels
- Dual
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 5.0
- Unlocked
- Yes
- Cooler Included
- Yes
- Use Case
- Gaming
- Product Name
- Intel Core i7-842978-L21 Processor
- Height
- 0.5 inches
- Width
- 1.5 inches
- Depth
- 1.5 inches
- Weight
- 0.2 lbs
842978-L21 Use Case
High-Density Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Acceleration
In large enterprise data centers deploying hundreds of virtual desktops, the HPE XL450 Gen9 E5-2640v4 FIO Kit delivers sustained CPU performance and low-latency I/O. By integrating this kit into HPE ProLiant XL servers, IT teams achieve 2× higher VM density and sub-1ms storage response times. Benefit: Maximized desktop consolidation reduces TCO while maintaining user experience and operational efficiency.
Real-Time Big Data Analytics and Ingestion
For financial services firms running streaming analytics, the HPE XL450 Gen9 E5-2640v4 FIO Kit accelerates data ingestion and query processing. This kit’s balanced CPU-to-I/O ratio and hardware-offload capabilities ensure sustained 10GBps data throughput with ultra-low jitter. Benefit: Analysts gain insights 30% faster, supporting real-time decision-making and competitive market responsiveness.
High-Performance Computing (HPC) Scientific Simulations
In research institutions modeling climate change or molecular dynamics, the HPE XL450 Gen9 E5-2640v4 FIO Kit provides deterministic compute performance and scalable interconnect bandwidth. Deployed in HPE XL450 clusters, it delivers tightly coupled CPU cores and high-speed fabric I/O for parallel workloads. Benefit: Simulation runtimes drop by 40%, accelerating research cycles and scientific discovery.
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Product Comparison Table
 842978-L21 |  853936-B21 |  803318-L21 |  842982-B21 |  821791-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core |
| Category | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Type Support | DDR4 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 |
| Generation | Intel 14th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 12th Gen |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake | Alder Lake |
| ECC Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Security Features | None | None | SGX | SGX | None |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Instruction Set Extensions | AVX-512 | AVX2 | AVX-512 | AVX2 | AVX2 |
| Virtualization Support | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x |
| Cores | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Max Boost Clock | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| L2 Cache | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 |
| L3 Cache | 16 | 30 | 24 | 36 | 20 |
| TDP | 125W | 125W | 125W | 125W | 125W |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 300 | 350 | N/A | 350 | 300 |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1200 | 1200 | N/A | 1200 | 1100 |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming / Workstation | Gaming | Gaming |
| Product Name | Intel Core i7-842978-L21 Processor | Intel Core i7-13700K (853936-B21) | 803318-L21 | Intel Core i9-13th Gen 842982-B21 | Intel Core i7-12700K Processor (Part Number 821791-B21) |
| Height | 0.5 inches | N/A | 1.5 | 0.16 inches | 0.5 |
| Width | 1.5 inches | N/A | 1.5 | 1.48 inches | 1.5 |
| Depth | 1.5 inches | N/A | 1.5 | 1.48 inches | 1.5 |
| Weight | 0.2 lbs | N/A | 0.3 | 0.35 lbs | 0.3 |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Saif Ullah
4
Good stability for virtualization and database workloads.
J
Johan Berg
5
Installed smoothly with predictable behavior.
M
Martin Ellis
3
Balanced performance and efficiency for Gen9 infrastructure.
R
Rehan Masood
4
Reliable processor kit for production use.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE XL450 Gen9 E5-2640v4 FIO Kit?
The HPE XL450 Gen9 E5-2640v4 FIO Kit is a factory-integrated option that equips the HPE ProLiant XL450 Gen9 server with Intel Xeon E5-2640v4 processors and essential firmware to optimize compute performance.
Which processors are included in SKU 842978-L21?
SKU 842978-L21 includes dual Intel Xeon E5-2640v4 processors, each featuring 10 cores and 2.4 GHz base frequency, delivering high-throughput performance for enterprise workloads.
How does the FIO Kit enhance server performance?
The FIO (Factory Integrated Option) Kit ensures tested compatibility, pre-installed firmware, and optimized configurations, reducing deployment time and maximizing the XL450 Gen9’s processing efficiency.
Is the HPE XL450 Gen9 E5-2640v4 FIO Kit compatible with existing data center infrastructure?
Yes. The FIO Kit is fully compatible with standard 19-inch racks, HPE ProLiant Gen9 management tools, and existing HPE networking and storage solutions.