Name: E5-2690 V2 3.00G 10C 130W PROC DISC PROD SPCL SOURCING SEE NOTES
Brand: Intel
SKU: BX80635E52690V2
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

Question 1

What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon E5-2690 V2 processor (SKU BX80635E52690V2)?

Accepted Answer

The Intel Xeon E5-2690 V2 features 10 cores, 20 threads, a base clock of 3.0 GHz, 25 MB Smart Cache, DDR3-1600 memory support, and a 130 W TDP.

Question 2

Which motherboard socket is compatible with the E5-2690 V2 processor?

Accepted Answer

The E5-2690 V2 uses the LGA 2011 (Socket R) and is compatible with motherboards based on the Intel C600 series chipset.

Question 3

What type and speed of memory does the E5-2690 V2 support?

Accepted Answer

It supports quad-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 768 GB per CPU.

Question 4

Can the E5-2690 V2 processor be used in a multi-CPU configuration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the E5-2690 V2 supports dual- and quad-CPU configurations on server platforms that feature multiple LGA 2011 sockets.

Question 5

What is the maximum turbo boost frequency of the E5-2690 V2?

Accepted Answer

The processor achieves up to 3.8 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 in applicable workloads.

Question 6

What power requirements does the E5-2690 V2 have?

Accepted Answer

The Intel Xeon E5-2690 V2 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 130 W, requiring adequate cooling and a compatible power supply.

Question 7

Does the E5-2690 V2 support virtualization technologies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it includes Intel VT-x, VT-d, and EPT for enhanced hardware-assisted virtualization and secure I/O virtualization.

Question 8

What cache size does the E5-2690 V2 offer?

Accepted Answer

It provides 25 MB of Intel Smart Cache shared among all cores to optimize data access and performance.

Question 9

Is the E5-2690 V2 eligible for Intel’s extended warranty or service packs?

Accepted Answer

Warranty and service options vary by vendor; contact your Intel reseller for extended warranty or Intel Premier Support eligibility.

Question 10

What thermal solution is recommended for the E5-2690 V2?

Accepted Answer

Intel recommends a server-grade air cooler rated for 130 W or a compatible liquid cooling solution for optimal thermal performance.

Question 11

What operating systems are officially supported on the E5-2690 V2?

Accepted Answer

It is supported on major server operating systems, including Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

Question 12

Can I overclock the E5-2690 V2 for higher performance?

Accepted Answer

Intel does not recommend overclocking Xeon processors; they are engineered for stability and reliability at stock frequencies.

Question 13

How does the E5-2690 V2 compare to the previous generation E5-2690 V1?

Accepted Answer

The V2 offers a higher base clock (3.0 GHz vs. 2.9 GHz), a smaller manufacturing process (22 nm vs. 32 nm), and improved power efficiency.

Question 14

Where can I purchase the Intel Xeon E5-2690 V2 (SKU BX80635E52690V2)?

Accepted Answer

You can buy it from authorized Intel distributors, enterprise hardware resellers, or directly through Intel’s Special Sourcing channels.

Question 15

What is the purpose of the Intel Xeon E5-2690 V2 in server environments?

Accepted Answer

Designed for data centers and enterprise servers, it excels in virtualization, high-performance computing, and multi-threaded workloads.

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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 & DDR5	DDR4 & DDR5	DDR4 & DDR5	DDR4	DDR4
Generation	Intel 12th Gen	Intel 13th Gen	Intel 13th Gen	Intel 11th Gen	Intel 10th Gen
Architecture	Alder Lake	Raptor Lake	Raptor Lake	Rocket Lake	N/A
ECC Support	No	No	No	No	No
Security Features	SGX	SGX	SGX	None	SGX
CPU Socket	LGA 1700	LGA 1700	LGA 1700	LGA 1200	LGA 1200
Instruction Set Extensions	AVX2	AVX2	AVX-512	AVX2	AVX2
Virtualization Support	Intel VT-x / Intel VT-d	Intel VT-x	Intel VT-x	Intel VT-x	Intel VT-x
Cores	10	8	16	8	8
Threads	16	16	24	16	16
Base Clock	3.7	3.6 GHz	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz	2.9
Max Boost Clock	4.9	5.0 GHz	5.4 GHz	5.0 GHz	4.8
Overclocking Support	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
L2 Cache	N/A	4 MB	16 MB	4 MB	2
L3 Cache	20 MB	16 MB	14 MB	16 MB	16
TDP	65W	125W	125W	125W	65W
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Frequency	300	350 MHz	350 MHz	350 MHz	N/A
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency	1300	1100 MHz	1300 MHz	1300 MHz	N/A
Memory Channels	Dual	Dual	Dual	Dual	Dual
PCIe Version	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 3.0
Unlocked	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Cooler Included	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Use Case	Gaming / Workstation	Gaming / Workstation / Server	Gaming	Gaming	Gaming / Workstation
Product Name	Intel® Core™ i5-12600 Processor	Intel Core i7-13700K	Intel Core i7-13700K	Intel Core i7-11700K Processor	Intel Core i7-10700
Height	N/A	1.4 inches	0.5 inches	N/A	N/A
Width	N/A	1.4 inches	1.5 inches	1.48 inches	N/A
Depth	N/A	0.3 inches	1.5 inches	1.48 inches	N/A
Weight	N/A	0.5 lbs	0.3 lbs	N/A	N/A

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