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A bare Intel Xeon processor, silver heat spreader with gold contacts, no cooler included

DELL

DELL 338-BDYN Intel Xeon E5-2430 v2 2.5GHz 15MB 6-Core server processor

SKU CH-536C-R0JZZ MPN 338-BDYN

Six-core Xeon server processor running at 2.5 GHz with 15 MB cache and 12 threads for multi-threaded workloads

  • Product nameE5-2430 v2
  • CPU coresSix-Core
  • CPU socketSocket B2 LGA-1356
  • Maximum turbo clock80 W
  • TDP rating80 W
  • CPU threads12
  • Six cores and twelve threads handle parallel workloads
  • 5 GHz base clock delivers steady compute performance
  • 35 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for large datasets
  • 22 nm manufacturing keeps power draw to 80 W TDP
  • LGA 1356 socket fits compatible dual-socket server boards

Dell Xeon E5-2430 v2 for servers

This Dell 338-BDYN processor is an Intel Xeon E5-2430 v2 built for server workloads. It delivers six cores and 12 threads at a 2.5GHz operating frequency. The chip includes 35MB of L3 cache and a 7.2 GT/s QPI link. It is supplied as a bare processor without a cooling device.

Suits multi-threaded server tasks, not desktops

This CPU suits administrators running virtualised or multi-threaded server applications that benefit from 12 threads and 80W thermal design power. It is not compatible with Dell home computers or consumer motherboards. Buyers needing integrated graphics or a retail-boxed cooler should look elsewhere.

Verify Socket B2 LGA-1356 and 80W cooling

Confirm your server board uses the Socket B2 LGA-1356 interface before ordering. The processor operates at 1.3 V DC with an 80W thermal design power, so the chassis and cooler must handle that heat load. No cooling device is included in the package.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $124.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
TDP rating 80 W
Lower than about 90% of the 395 comparable items (median 200 W).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineXeon
Model nameE5-2430v2
Product nameE5-2430 v2
Performance
Working frequency2.5 GHz
Processor
CPU coresSix-Core
CPU socketSocket B2 LGA-1356
Maximum turbo clock80 W
TDP rating80 W
CPU threads12
L1 cache size1.5 MB
Level 2 cache1.5 MB
Level 3 cache35 MB
Process node22 nm
64-bit capableYes
Hyper-ThreadingYes
Average CPU power80 W
Power
Rated voltage1.3 V DC
Size & build
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size76 × 76 × 13 mm
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only
More details
QPI7.2 GT/s

Questions about this item

Does the Dell 338-BDYN Xeon E5-2430 v2 require a specific server motherboard socket to operate?

Yes, the processor fits only the Socket B2 LGA-1356 interface found on compatible server motherboards; it will not work in desktop or other server sockets.

Can the 2.5 GHz six-core Xeon E5-2430 v2 run alongside older LGA-1356 processors in a dual-socket board?

Dual-socket operation demands identical stepping, microcode and QPI link speed of 7.2 GT/s; mixing different Xeon models typically prevents the system from initialising.

How can I confirm the 15 MB cache Xeon E5-2430 v2 is running at its rated 2.5 GHz base frequency after installation?

Enter the server BIOS or use an OS utility such as lscpu to verify the reported core speed matches 2.5 GHz and that all twelve threads are visible.

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