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Rectangular server processor with gold contacts, silver heatspreader, IBM label, 12-core Xeon E5-2697 v2 2.70 GHz

IBM Refurbished

IBM 46W4374 Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-core 2.70 GHz server processor

SKU CH-NWYH-RPFD4 MPN 46W4374

Twelve-core Xeon server processor running at 2.70 GHz with 30 MB L3 cache and DDR3-1866 memory controller

  • Supported memory speedDDR3 1866
  • 12 cores handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 70 GHz base clock with 3.50 GHz turbo boost
  • 30 MB L3 cache accelerates data-intensive applications
  • DDR3 1866 memory controller supports high-speed RAM
  • 22 nm process technology delivers efficient performance

Server processor for virtualised workloads

This refurbished IBM 46W4374 is a Xeon E5-2697 v2 with 12 cores running at 2.70 GHz. It targets administrators upgrading compatible Lenovo servers for virtualisation or cloud tasks. The 22 nm part delivers 30 MB L3 cache and 64-bit processing for multi-threaded server loads.

DDR3 1866 memory ceiling

The integrated controller tops out at DDR3 1866 speed, so faster modules will down-clock to this rate. QuickPath Interconnect runs at 8 GT/s, limiting inter-socket bandwidth to that figure. No other memory types or interconnect speeds are supported by this processor.

12-core capacity and thermal headroom

The dodeca-core design handles heavy multi-threaded jobs such as database serving or virtual-machine clusters within its 3.50 GHz turbo ceiling. Workloads needing more than 12 cores or memory beyond DDR3 1866 will exceed the processor's built-in limits.

How it compares

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Price $266.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Memory
Supported memory speedDDR3 1866
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 12-core 2.70 GHz model or a lower-core alternative for my server?

The 12-core E5-2697 v2 runs at 2.70 GHz base with a 3.50 GHz overclocking speed and 30 MB L3 cache, so choose it when you need maximum multi-thread throughput; a lower-core model would reduce parallel capacity.

What does the 2.70 GHz clock speed deliver once the CPU is installed?

It provides a 2.70 GHz base frequency across all 12 cores and can reach 3.50 GHz on fewer active cores, giving strong single-thread response and sustained multi-thread performance under load.

Which memory standard does the integrated controller support and what speed does it cap at?

The integrated memory controller supports DDR3 and caps at 1866 MT/s, so populate slots with DDR3-1866 modules to run at the rated speed.

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