Intel Xeon X3460

Description

Parameter / Metric,Specification Details:

Brand,"Intel (Lineup: Intel® Xeon® Server/Workstation Processor, Architecture: Lynnfield / Nehalem microarchitecture)"
Scores (Benchmarks),"PassMark CPU Mark Score: ~2,700 to 2,950 points (Reflects first-generation Core-i7 tier performance, roughly comparable to an old Core i7-860 desktop chip)"
Class,Server & Workstation
Cores & Threads,"4 Cores, 8 Threads (Utilizes Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology)"
Integrated Graphics,None (N/A)(Critical Note: This processor lacks any integrated graphics system. You must install a dedicated discrete graphics card (GPU) or use a motherboard with an onboard VGA display chip to get a display output).
Usage Type,"Entry-level home servers, legacy Network Attached Storage (NAS) configurations, home lab virtualization testing, and low-budget retro-computing/gaming builds."
TDP Power,95 Watts (Requires a decent aftermarket air cooler or a solid stock desktop tower cooler)
Clockspeed Base,2.80 GHz
Turbo Speed,Up to 3.46 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 1.0)
Socket Type,LGA 1156 (Also commonly designated as Socket H)
Cache Memory,8 MB Intel® Smart Cache (L3 Cache)
RAM Support,"Dual-channel memory architecture supporting DDR3 speeds up to 800/1066/1333 MHz.• Maximum System Limit: Up to 32 GB• Supports ECC (Error-Correcting Code) Memory, a mandatory feature for data stability in severe server loads."