The Intel E7-8891 v2 processor is part of the Intel Xeon Processor E7 v2 family for servers. It is usually referred to by its step code SR1GW. The CPU boasts 10 cores and 20 threads and operates at 3.2GHz base frequency. The SR1GW also has 37MB of Intel Smart Cache, a 
8 GT/s bus speed, and 3 QPI links for optimum performance. The E7-8891V2 uses 155W of Thermal Design Power. The SR1GW is designed to work with Motherboards that have FCLGA2011 Sockets. The memory requirements are limited to 1.5 TB, DDR3 1066/1333/1600, and 4 channels. Also, the processor supports Hyperthreading, Virtualization Technology, and Thermal Monitoring Technologies.