Intel Xeon E5-2650 8 Cores 16 Threads 2.8GHz R (LGA 2011) BX80621E52650 Server CPU

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SH8C8592-503583

Manufacturer Number:

BX80621E52650

Brand:

Intel

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Intel Xeon E5-2650

Enterprise 2-Socket Server CPU foundation with balanced core density using the Intel Xeon E5-2650 (BX80621E52650)

The Intel Xeon E5-2650 is a Sandy Bridge-EP LGA2011 processor engineered for stable throughput in 2-socket platforms where predictable performance per watt and platform longevity matter. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the Intel Xeon E5-2650 supports consolidation of mixed infrastructure roles while keeping scheduling overhead manageable for legacy hypervisors and OS stacks.

Designed around DDR3 with ECC support, the Intel Xeon E5-2650 enables large memory footprints up to 384GB (platform dependent), aligning well with VM density, in-memory caching, and service consolidation on established LGA2011 server boards. PCIe Gen3 capability with up to 40 lanes (platform dependent) provides sufficient I/O headroom for multi-port NICs, RAID/HBA controllers, and accelerator-class peripherals without forcing oversubscription. Storage architecture is determined by the host platform, but the Intel Xeon E5-2650 pairs effectively with SAS/SATA controllers and shared storage fabrics common in enterprise refresh cycles.

Why Choose the Intel Xeon E5-2650?

The Intel Xeon E5-2650 offers a pragmatic density-to-performance profile for maintaining or expanding 2S LGA2011 estates, especially where standardisation and operational continuity outweigh new-platform migration. It supports scalable deployment patterns for scale-out compute nodes and infrastructure services, while Intel VT-x and VT-d enable clean virtualisation and I/O isolation for controlled multi-tenant workloads.

Intel designs the Xeon family around validated server platform integration, focusing on reliability characteristics expected in data centres, including ECC memory operation, microcode lifecycle support, and compatibility with established management and chipset ecosystems for predictable fleet behaviour.

Key Applications:

Legacy virtualisation hosts
Infrastructure services consolidation
Web and application serving
Scale-out compute on LGA2011
Secure data handling with AES-NI

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored precisely to your needs for Intel Xeon E5-2650 deployments, helping you plan compatible 2-socket upgrades and spares with confidence, and you can extend the warranty up to 6 years to protect long-lived LGA2011 production systems.

Technical details of Intel Xeon E5-2650

L3 Cache:

20MB

Socket:

R (LGA 2011)

Threads:

Family:

Xeon

Code Name:

Sandy Bridge

Cores:

Base Clock Speed:

2GHz

Boost Frequency:

2.8GHz

Max Supported Memory Speed:

1333 MHz

Memory Channels:

6-Channel

TDP (Thermal Design Power):

95W

ECC:

Yes

Suitability:

Server

Boxed / Tray:

Boxed

Hyper Threading:

Yes

64-Bit Support:

Yes

UPI Links [Intel]:

L2 Cache:

20MB

How long is the Warranty and how you can get technical support for Intel Xeon E5-2650

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.