The Intel E7-8890v3 processor is part of the Intel Xeon Processor E7 v3 family for servers. It is usually referred to by its step code SR21V. The CPU boasts 18 cores and 36 threads and operates at a 2.5GHz base frequency. The SR21V also has 45MB of Intel Smart Cache, a 9.6GT/s bus speed, and 3 QPI links for optimum performance. The E7-8890v3 uses 165W of Thermal Design Power. The SR21V is designed to work with Motherboards that have FCLGA2011 Sockets. The memory requirements are limited to 1.5 TB, DDR4-1333/1600/1866, DDR3-1066/1333/1600, and 4 channels. Also, the processor supports Hyperthreading, Virtualization Technology, and Thermal Monitoring Technologies.