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IBM

IBM 00KA069 Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.60 GHz 8-core processor upgrade

SKU CH-H9YJ-ZPMES MPN 00KA069

An eight-core Xeon server processor running at 2.60 GHz with 20 MB L3 cache for the System x3550 M5

  • Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
  • 8 cores handle parallel workloads with 2.60 GHz base frequency
  • Turbo boost reaches 3.40 GHz for burst performance
  • 20 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency
  • 90 W TDP fits standard server cooling
  • Compatible with IBM System x3550 M5

Xeon E5-2640 v3 eight-core server processor

This IBM-branded Lenovo processor upgrade delivers eight cores at a base frequency of 2.60 GHz for the System x3550 M5 platform. It operates on the LGA 2011-v3 socket with a 90 W thermal design power and 1.3 V DC input voltage. The 22 nm process technology supports 64-bit computing and QuickPath Interconnect at 8 GT/s.

Suitable for x3550 M5 CPU replacement.

This upgrade fits only the IBM System x3550 M5 according to the manufacturer compatibility list. Builders working on different chassis, different socket types, or earlier Xeon generations must source the correct part for their platform. The fixed 90 W envelope also rules out chassis with lower cooling limits.

Socket LGA 2011-v3 compatibility decides fit

The processor installs exclusively into Socket LGA 2011-v3, so the host system must provide that exact socket and a 90 W cooling solution. Without this socket the part cannot be used, making socket type the single specification that determines whether the upgrade is viable.

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Price $1,197.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Power
Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
Size & build
Shipping weight2.31 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will this Xeon E5-2640 v3 fit in a Socket LGA 2011-v3 motherboard?

Yes, the processor uses Socket LGA 2011-v3 and measures 2.1 inches wide by 1.8 inches deep, so it fits boards with that socket and sufficient clearance.

What is the correct way to seat this processor and apply thermal paste?

Align the notches on the CPU with the socket keys, lower it gently without force, then apply a pea-sized dot of thermal paste on the centre of the heat spreader before mounting the heatsink.

When should the thermal paste be replaced on this 90 W Xeon?

Replace the thermal paste every two to three years or whenever the heatsink is removed, because the 90 W thermal design power and 74.3 °C maximum case temperature make consistent paste quality important for long-term cooling.

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