Intel Xeon E5-2696v4 SR2J0 22 Core Broadwell-EP Server CPU

Unlock high-density multi-threaded performance with the Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4 (S-spec SR2J0). This 22-core, 44-thread processor is built on the Broadwell-EP architecture and optimized for dual-socket 14nm platforms. Ideal for compute-intensive virtualized environments, high-performance clusters, and enterprise-grade servers.

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Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4
S-Spec	SR2J0
Architecture	Broadwell‑EP
Core / Thread Count	22 cores / 44 threads
Base Clock Speed	2.20 GHz
Turbo Boost Speed	Up to 3.60 GHz
L3 Cache	55 MB
Socket	LGA2011‑3 (Socket R3)
Memory Support	DDR4 quad-channel ECC Registered
TDP	150 Watts
PCIe Support	PCIe 3.0, up to 40 lanes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d; AVX2; AES-NI, Hyper-Threading
Max Memory Capacity	Up to 1.5 TB (with LRDIMMs)
Launch Year	2016

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Compatible Platforms & Systems

• Designed for dual-socket LGA2011-3 server motherboards supporting Intel Xeon E5 v4 series.

• Frequently found in enterprise systems such as:

  • Dell PowerEdge R630, R730, R930

  • HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9, DL380 Gen9

  • Supermicro X10DRi / X10DRH and related boards

  • Intel S2600 series platforms

  • Asus Z10PE series for advanced workstation builds

Ensure motherboard BIOS supports the E5-2696 v4 stepping and quad-channel DDR4 ECC memory for full compatibility.

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Use Cases & Ideal Applications

• Virtualization environments like VMware ESXi, Proxmox, or Hyper-V

• High-concurrency database servers

• Compute clusters and scientific workloads

• High-density render farms or encoding servers

• Legacy platform refreshes that still require socket compatibility

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Summary

The Intel Xeon E5‑2696 v4 SR2J0 delivers outstanding performance-per-watt in 2-socket Broadwell server systems, with 22 cores, 44 threads, 55 MB cache, and robust virtualization features. Its compatibility across major server families makes it a solid choice for enterprise or homelab deployments requiring high throughput and scalability.