Multi-core processors are the way to go if you want your machine to maintain decent speeds even when you're doing some heavy multi-tasking. Check out the Intel Xeon E5540, a quad-core processor that can handle plenty of tasks, thanks to its four separate cores and a Level 2 cache memory of 8MB. The Xeon E5540 runs at speeds of 2.53 GHz or so, enough for you to knock out a work project, run a virus scan, and listen to music at the same time. The E5540 CPU fits a motherboard socket B or LGA 1366, so take a moment to check your current motherboard for compatibility. Enjoy your new CPU to the fullest by pairing it with a new motherboard stocked full of high-quality RAM.
Product Identifiers
Brand
Intel
MPN
BX80602E5540
UPC
0735858205726, 5032037009164
eBay Product ID (ePID)
74107700
Product Key Features
Socket Type
LGA 1366/Socket B
Processor Type
Xeon
L3 Cache
8 MB
Clock Speed
2.53 GHz
L2 Cache
1 MB
Additional Product Features
Manufacturing Process
45 NM
MAX. Operating Temperature
76°C
Platform Compatibility
PC
Installed Size
8MB
Processor Quantity
1
Product Type
Processor
64-Bit Computing
Yes
Multi-CORE Technology
Quad-CORE
Processor Model
Xeon E5540
Cooling Component(s) Included
None/Processor only
Compatible Slots
1X Processor-Lga1366 Socket
Type
L3 Caché
Level 1 Size
32KB
Architecture Features
Enhanced Speedstep Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, ON-Chip Floating Point Unit, Intel 64 Technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology