The Intel E7-8893v2 processor is part of the Intel Xeon Processor E5 family for servers. It is usually referred to by its step code SR1GZ. The CPU boasts 6 cores and 12 threads and operates at a 3.4GHz base frequency. The SR1GZ also has 37.5 MB of Cache, an 8GT/s bus speed, and 3 QPI links for optimum performance. The E7-8893v2 uses 155W of Thermal Design Power. The SR1GZ 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.