Intel Xeon E5-1660
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.3 - 3.9 GHz
Socket: LGA2011
TDP: 130W
Intel Xeon E5-1660
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.3 - 3.9 GHz
Socket
LGA2011
TDP
130W
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Overview
The Intel Xeon E5-1660 packs 6 cores and 12 threads. Clocks run from 3.3GHz base to 3.9GHz boost. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA2011 socket with a 130W TDP — about 21.7W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.
PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems with the rest of your parts automatically. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically. The category page surfaces comparable models near the same price, which makes shortlisting against this processor straightforward.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 130 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA2011 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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