Electronicdesign 2487 Xl 59992 Fig1sm
Electronicdesign 2487 Xl 59992 Fig1sm
Electronicdesign 2487 Xl 59992 Fig1sm
Electronicdesign 2487 Xl 59992 Fig1sm
Electronicdesign 2487 Xl 59992 Fig1sm

Intel Delivers 8-core Nehalem Xeon

April 2, 2010
Intel wraps up its high end server line with the latest crop of 45nm Nehalem-based Xeon 7500 microprocessors that deliver up to 3 times the performance of previous chips.

8-core, 16-thread Xeon 7500

8-core, 16-thread Xeon 7500

Intel's latest 8-core, 16-thread Xeon 7500 line delivers 3 times the performance of previous platforms. It is designed for systems from 2 to 256 chips and is based on the 45nm Nehalem architecture. New servers to feature 4x more memory with up to 1 Terabyte in 4-processor configuration. There is a corresponding 8x increase in memory bandwidth.

The Xeon 7500 employs the new QuickPath high speed serial interconnect. The 8-core system also supports Turbo Boost. Threads that operate in performance state P0 allow a core to operate at the maximum frequency allowing and operating system to balance speed with power consumption and corresponding heat generation. The upper limit of the Turbo Boost is set based on the number of active cores, estimated current and power consumption and the processor temperature. This combination is critical in dense server settings such as blade servers.

The Xeon 7500 is also the first Xeon processor to support the Machine Check Architecture (MCA) Recovery that was only available in the Intel Itanium processor family. This feature allows the processor to work with the operating system and virtual machine manager to recover from otherwise fatal system errors.

Pricing ranges from $1980 to $3692. The chips have a 103W TDP.

Intel

Sponsored Recommendations

Understanding Thermal Challenges in EV Charging Applications

March 28, 2024
As EVs emerge as the dominant mode of transportation, factors such as battery range and quicker charging rates will play pivotal roles in the global economy.

Board-Mount DC/DC Converters in Medical Applications

March 27, 2024
AC/DC or board-mount DC/DC converters provide power for medical devices. This article explains why isolation might be needed and which safety standards apply.

Use Rugged Multiband Antennas to Solve the Mobile Connectivity Challenge

March 27, 2024
Selecting and using antennas for mobile applications requires attention to electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics: TE modules can help.

Out-of-the-box Cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity with AWS IoT ExpressLink

March 27, 2024
This demo shows how to enroll LTE-M and Wi-Fi evaluation boards with AWS IoT Core, set up a Connected Health Solution as well as AWS AT commands and AWS IoT ExpressLink security...

Comments

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Electronic Design, create an account today!