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00146T Dell Xeon 1-Core 550MHz Socket SECC330 1MB Processor

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00356P Dell Xeon 1-Core 500MHz Socket Slot 2 1MB Processor

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003KYX Dell Xeon W5590 4-Core 3.3GHz Socket LGA-1366 8MB Processor

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004HK5 Dell Xeon E5-2680 v2 10-Core 2.80 GHz 25MB Processor

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0052YN Dell Xeon W3670 6-Core 3.2GHz Socket LGA-1366 12MB Processor

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00533R Dell Xeon 1-Core 450MHz Socket SC330 2MB Processor

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006MCP Dell Xeon 1-Core 933MHz Socket SECC2 256KB Processor

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00782D Dell Xeon 1-Core 400MHz Socket Slot 2 1MB Processor

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Original price was: $85.07.Current price is: $75.07.

00870P Dell Xeon 1-Core 400MHz Socket SC330 512KB Processor

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009TK Dell Xeon 1-Core 700MHz Socket SECC330 1MB Processor

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00AE682 IBM Xeon E5-2690 v3 12-Core 2.60GHz 30MB Processor

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Original price was: $536.75.Current price is: $526.75.

00C5M3 Dell Xeon E5-2643 4-Core 3.3GHz Socket LGA-2011 10MB Processor

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What is a Server Processor?

A server processor is a specialized type of computer chip that serves as the central processing unit (CPU) for a server. Its primary function is to manage numerous tasks at once, ensuring high reliability, outstanding performance, and efficient energy consumption. This capability is crucial for keeping websites, applications, and services operational and responsive, even under heavy user loads. The quality of these processors significantly influences the performance of your data center, which in turn affects your business outcomes. Whether you’re looking for a server CPU for a small startup or a large-scale cloud service, there are various models available.

When choosing a server processor, focus on performance. Opt for models with multiple cores and high clock speeds to effectively manage demanding workloads and multitasking scenarios. Features like Intel’s Hyper-Threading and AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) enhance multitasking efficiency.

Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a Server CPU

CPU Cores

The core is a fundamental element of a server processor, responsible for executing calculations, receiving and storing commands, and processing data. CPU cores are categorized into two types:

Single-Core CPU

Single-core processors contain a single computing core, which can execute only one instruction at a time. When faced with multiple instructions, it processes them in a time-sharing manner.

Multi-Core CPU

Multi-core processors house multiple computing cores on a single chip, similar to having several single-core CPUs working in parallel. This allows a multi-core processor to handle multiple instructions simultaneously without waiting for previous ones to finish.

Motherboards

The motherboard, also known as the mainboard or system board, is crucial for connecting all server components into a unified system. If the processor is viewed as the “brain,” the motherboard acts as the “heart,” coordinating all essential functions of the system.

CPU Cache

The CPU cache serves as a temporary data exchange hub between the server CPU and memory. Although its capacity is much smaller than that of the main memory, it operates at significantly higher speeds. The cache helps bridge the gap between the CPU’s processing speed and the slower read/write speeds of memory.

Clock Speed

The performance speed of a server processor depends on its primary frequency, known as clock speed. The processor manages numerous instructions from various applications every second. Clock speed indicates the number of cycles the processor executes per second, measured in GHz (gigahertz). Generally, a higher clock speed reflects a greater ability to execute instructions rapidly.

Thread Count

Thread count refers to the number of logical threads that a CPU can handle, which may be equal to or exceed the number of cores. It essentially represents the number of simultaneous processes the CPU can manage.