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Green rectangular processor with gold contacts and silver heat spreader, 2.1 by 1.8 inches

HPE Refurbished

HPE 755394-L21 Xeon E5-2680 v3 12-core 2.50 GHz server accessory

SKU CH-M8BG-8GTE2 MPN 755394-L21

A 12-core Xeon processor upgrade running at 2.50 GHz with 30 MB L3 cache for compatible HP DL360 GEN9 servers

  • Product typeInterface Processor
  • Product colorGreen
  • 12-core Xeon handles heavy virtualization workloads
  • 50 GHz base clock scales to 3.30 GHz turbo for peak demand
  • 30 MB L3 cache accelerates data-intensive applications
  • 120 W TDP fits standard server cooling envelopes
  • LGA 2011-v3 socket matches HP DL360 Gen9 compatibility

What this product is

The HPE 755394-L21 is a refurbished Xeon E5-2680 v3 processor upgrade with 12 cores running at 2.50 GHz. It uses the LGA 2011-v3 socket and has a thermal design power of 120 W. The part includes 3 MB of L2 cache and 30 MB of L3 cache. It is intended for compatible HPE server platforms.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your server board uses the LGA 2011-v3 socket and supports a 120 W thermal envelope. Confirm the system BIOS recognises the E5-2600 v3 series and that the cooling solution can handle the 84.5 °C thermal specification. The supplier notes compatibility with the HP DL360 GEN9 platform. Ensure the physical dimensions of 2.1 by 1.8 inches fit the processor retention mechanism.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This processor suits administrators upgrading compatible HPE Gen9 servers for virtualised workloads needing 12 cores and 30 MB L3 cache. Buyers who need a newer instruction set, higher core counts, or a different socket should look elsewhere. Systems requiring lower power draw or a different form factor are not a match for this 120 W LGA 2011-v3 part.

How it compares

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Price $267.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 1,119 comparable items (median $74.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product typeInterface Processor
Product colorGreen
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does the HPE 755394-L21 Xeon E5-2680 v3 include a heatsink or thermal paste, or must they be purchased separately?

The processor upgrade ships as the CPU only; a compatible LGA 2011-v3 heatsink and thermal compound must be sourced separately for installation in the DL360 Gen9.

Which clock speed matters more for my workload, the 2.50 GHz base or the 3.30 GHz overclocking speed?

The 2.50 GHz base frequency is the guaranteed all-core speed under the 120 W TDP; the 3.30 GHz figure is a maximum single-core Turbo Boost level that depends on thermal headroom.

What does the 30 MB L3 cache mean for virtualization performance on this 12-core processor?

The 30 MB shared L3 cache reduces memory latency for each of the 12 cores, helping dense VM deployments keep working sets on-chip and improving scheduler efficiency.

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