Intel Xeon E5-2620 6 Cores 12 Threads 2.5GHz R (LGA 2011) BX80621E52620 CPU

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SH4C2344-598694

Manufacturer Number:

BX80621E52620

Brand:

Intel

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Intel Xeon E5-2620

Enterprise Dual-Socket Server CPU Platform featuring Sandy Bridge-EP efficiency with the Intel Xeon E5-2620 (BX80621E52620)

The Intel Xeon E5-2620 is a Sandy Bridge-EP processor for LGA2011, engineered for 2-socket rack servers where predictable throughput and platform compatibility matter more than peak single-core frequency. With 6 cores and 12 threads per socket, the Intel Xeon E5-2620 supports balanced consolidation for general virtualization nodes and infrastructure services while maintaining a 95W TDP envelope suitable for dense deployments.

On LGA2011 platforms, the Intel Xeon E5-2620 enables a DDR3 ECC memory architecture scaled up to 384GB, aligning with legacy refresh projects that must retain existing memory investments while improving compute density. Platform PCIe 3.0 with up to 40 lanes (implementation dependent) supports NIC, HBA, and RAID expansion without forcing storage compromises, and the dual QuickPath Interconnect links provide a stable inter-socket fabric for NUMA-aware hypervisors. Intel VT-x and VT-d assist in clean I/O virtualization and passthrough design, while AES-NI and execute-disable capabilities strengthen baseline security for mixed enterprise workloads.

Why Choose the Intel Xeon E5-2620?

The Intel Xeon E5-2620 is a pragmatic choice for organizations standardizing on LGA2011 2S systems that require consistent performance-per-watt, ECC memory integrity, and controlled scalability. It fits environments where operational continuity, validated motherboard/firmware stacks, and predictable capacity planning are primary deployment drivers.

Intel designs Xeon processors around platform longevity, deterministic server behavior, and ecosystem validation across chipsets, memory, and I/O. This approach supports stable lifecycle management, consistent telemetry, and compatibility with established data centre provisioning and maintenance practices.

Key Applications:

Dual-socket virtualization hosts
Web and application servers
Directory services and DNS
Light database and middleware
Legacy LGA2011 platform refresh

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your LGA2011 refresh or expansion plans and bulk order discount options for standardized rollouts of the Intel Xeon E5-2620 across multiple nodes.

Technical details of Intel Xeon E5-2620

L3 Cache:

15MB

Socket:

R (LGA 2011)

Threads:

Family:

Xeon

Code Name:

Sandy Bridge

Cores:

Base Clock Speed:

2GHz

Boost Frequency:

2.5GHz

Memory Channels:

6-Channel

TDP (Thermal Design Power):

95W

ECC:

Yes

Boxed / Tray:

Boxed

Hyper Threading:

Yes

64-Bit Support:

Yes

UPI Links [Intel]:

Front Side Bus (FSB):

1066.133MHz

L2 Cache:

15MB

How long is the Warranty and how you can get technical support for Intel Xeon E5-2620

Warranty:	36 months (part)
RMA Url:	https://supporttickets.intel.com/s/warrantyinfo?language=en_US
Description:	Items must be returned first before a replacement is sent. Intel does not offer on-site service as standard. Only for Boxed Processors.