The Intel E5-2680 processor is part of the Intel Xeon Processor E5 v4 family for servers. It is usually referred to by its step code SR2N7. The CPU boasts 14 cores and 28 threads and operates at a 2.4Ghz base frequency. The SR2N7 also has 35MB of Intel Smart Cache, a 9.6 GT/s bus speed, and 2 QPI links for optimum performance. The E5-2680 uses 120W of Thermal Design Power. The SR2N7 is designed to work with Motherboards that have FCLGA2011-3 Sockets. The memory requirements are limited to 1.5 TB, DDR4 1600/1866/2133/2400, and 4 channels. Also, the processor supports Hyperthreading, Virtualization Technology, and Thermal Monitoring Technologies.