Intel Xeon E5-2660
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 8C / 16T
Clock: 2.2 - 3 GHz
Socket: LGA2011
TDP: 95W
Price: $69.69 from Newegg

Intel Xeon E5-2660
Cores
8C / 16T
Clock
2.2 - 3 GHz
Socket
LGA2011
TDP
95W
Best price from Newegg
$69.69
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Overview
The Intel Xeon E5-2660 offers 8 cores and 16 threads. It drops into the LGA2011 socket with a 95W TDP — about 11.9W per core. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 2.2GHz base to 3GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.
At $69.69 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| Socket | LGA2011 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | None |


