Product Overview
The Intel Xeon X5550 is a powerful server microprocessor designed to elevate the performance of high-demand computing environments. Operating at a frequency of 2.66 GHz, this OEM CPU boasts impressive efficiency and speed, making it an ideal choice for intensive applications. With a turbo frequency capability that reaches up to 3.06 GHz for single-core operations and 2.93 GHz across four cores, the X5550 guarantees seamless multitasking and enhanced responsiveness.
It is part of the Intel Xeon 5500 family, built on the advanced Nehalem-EP microarchitecture, which utilizes a 1366-land flip-chip land grid array (FC-LGA8) package and Socket 1366. This enables the CPU to deliver exceptional bus speed of 6.4 GT/s QPI, optimized for heavy workloads and demanding server applications.
Equipped with four cores and eight threads, the Intel Xeon X5550 supports substantial processing capabilities, making it suitable for environments requiring extensive data handling and parallel task execution. The processor's intelligent cache system features Level 1 cache size of 4 x 32 KB, Level 2 cache size of 4 x 256 KB, and a generous Level 3 cache size of 8 MB, allowing for quick access to frequently used data and reducing latency.
With the capacity to support up to 144 GB of physical memory and accommodate up to two processors in a system, this CPU ensures excellent scalability for growing enterprises. The Intel Xeon X5550 is not just a chip; it is a pivotal component for any business looking to improve operational efficiency and enhance overall server performance. Perfect for data centers, virtualization, and cloud computing, this processor stands out as a reliable choice for the modern computing landscape.
It is part of the Intel Xeon 5500 family, built on the advanced Nehalem-EP microarchitecture, which utilizes a 1366-land flip-chip land grid array (FC-LGA8) package and Socket 1366. This enables the CPU to deliver exceptional bus speed of 6.4 GT/s QPI, optimized for heavy workloads and demanding server applications.
Equipped with four cores and eight threads, the Intel Xeon X5550 supports substantial processing capabilities, making it suitable for environments requiring extensive data handling and parallel task execution. The processor's intelligent cache system features Level 1 cache size of 4 x 32 KB, Level 2 cache size of 4 x 256 KB, and a generous Level 3 cache size of 8 MB, allowing for quick access to frequently used data and reducing latency.
With the capacity to support up to 144 GB of physical memory and accommodate up to two processors in a system, this CPU ensures excellent scalability for growing enterprises. The Intel Xeon X5550 is not just a chip; it is a pivotal component for any business looking to improve operational efficiency and enhance overall server performance. Perfect for data centers, virtualization, and cloud computing, this processor stands out as a reliable choice for the modern computing landscape.
| Type CPU / Microprocessor | |
| Market segment | Server |
| Family | Intel Xeon 5500 |
| Model number | X5550 |
| CPU part numbers | AT80602000771AA is an OEM/tray CPU |
| BX80602X5550 is a boxed CPU | |
| Spec Code | SLBF5 |
| Frequency | 2667 MHz |
| Turbo frequency | 3067 MHz (1 core) |
| 2933 MHz (4 cores) | |
| Bus speed | 6.4 GT/s QPI (3200 MHz) |
| Package | 1366-land Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA8) |
| Socket | Socket 1366 / B / LGA1366 |
| Microarchitecture | Nehalem |
| Platform | Tylersburg-EP |
| Tylersburg-EN | |
| Tylersburg-WS | |
| Processor core | Nehalem-EP |
| Data width | 64 bit |
| The number of cores | 4 |
| The number of threads | 8 |
| Level 1 cache size | 4 x 32 KB |
| Level 2 cache size | 4 x 256 KB |
| Level 3 cache size | 8 MB |
| Physical memory | 144 GB |
| Multiprocessing | Up to 2 processors |