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Intel Xeon processor in silver metal package with gold contacts and green substrate visible

IBM

IBM E5-2680 Xeon 12-core 2.50 GHz switch module

SKU CH-2KQB-BRRX6 MPN E5-2680

12-core Xeon processor upgrade running at 2.50 GHz with 30 MB L3 cache for IBM x3650 M5 servers

  • Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
  • 12 cores handle heavy virtualisation workloads
  • 50 GHz base clock with 3.30 GHz turbo boost
  • 30 MB L3 cache speeds data access
  • 60 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect links processors fast
  • 120 W TDP fits standard server cooling

12-Core Xeon Processor Upgrade

This Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 delivers twelve cores at a base clock of 2.50 GHz with a turbo frequency of 3.30 GHz. It uses the LGA 2011-v3 socket and a 22 nm process. The processor includes 3 MB of L2 cache and 30 MB of L3 cache. It is supplied as a new upgrade for compatible server platforms.

Suitable For Virtualised Data Centres

This upgrade suits administrators expanding compute density in virtualised environments that match the socket and thermal envelope. It is not for buyers who need a different socket type, a lower thermal design power, or a processor without 64-bit support. Compatibility is limited to the IBM x3650 M5 according to the manufacturer.

120 W Thermal Design Power

The processor carries a thermal design power of 120 W and a maximum case temperature of 84.5 °C. Cooling solutions must dissipate this heat within the server chassis. Input voltage is 1.3 V DC. Verify that the target system supports this power and thermal profile before purchase.

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Price $1,155.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Power
Plug typeProcessor Upgrade

Questions about this item

Will the LGA 2011-v3 socket on my IBM x3650 M5 accept this 12-core Xeon?

Yes, the processor uses the LGA 2011-v3 socket and the compatibility list includes the IBM x3650 M5, so it fits directly into the server's CPU slot.

What thermal paste method avoids overheating a 120 W TDP chip like this?

Apply a pea-sized dot in the centre of the integrated heat spreader; the mounting pressure spreads it evenly, and skipping this step causes the 84.5 °C thermal limit to be reached quickly.

When should the server's CPU cooler be reseated or replaced for this processor?

Reseat the cooler if idle temperatures rise above 60 °C or after any chassis move; replace the heatsink assembly if its retention clips lose spring tension or the fan fails.

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