The Intel E5-2640 processor is part of the Intel Xeon Processor E5 v4 family for servers. It is usually referred to by its step code SR2NZ. The CPU boasts 10 cores and 20 threads and operates at a 2.4Ghz base frequency. The SR2NZ also has 25MB of Intel Smart Cache, an 8GT/s bus speed, and 2 QPI links for optimum performance. The E5-2640 uses 90W of Thermal Design Power. The SR2NZ is designed to work with Motherboards that have FCLGA2011-3 Sockets. The memory requirements are limited to 1.5 TB, DDR4 1600/1866/2133, and 4 channels. Also, the processor supports Hyperthreading, Virtualization Technology, and Thermal Monitoring Technologies.