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The 64-bit Intel ® Xeon TM Processor MPThe 64-bit Intel ® Xeon TM Processor MPProduct OverviewThe 64-bit Intel ® Xeon TM processor MP delivers allthe innovations of the Intel Xeon processor—suchas Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel ® EM64T, 1and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® technology 2 —plusadditional high-performance features such as upto 8 MB of integrated L3 cache and a clock speedof up to 3.66 GHz. This makes the 64-bit IntelXeon processor MP an excellent fit for the mostdemanding applications on multiprocessing servers.The Intel Xeon processor MP—the company’s sixthgeneration of four-way processors—is complementedby the Intel ® E8500 chipset. Server platforms basedon the Intel Xeon processor MP and the Intel E8500chipset support four-way configurations as wellas PCI Express* I/O technology, next-generationDDR2 memory, and a full complement of RASfeatures for high-performance, highly reliableserver environments. For an enhanced lifespan,such platforms also are architected for dual-coreprocessors and are compatible with currentIntel ® single-core processors.Customer Needs and Objectives■ Performance to support highly demanding enterpriseapplications on multiprocessing servers■ Rapid data throughput■ Larger available memory to support both32-bit and 64-bit applicationsReasons to Buy or Upgrade■ Outstanding system performance throughmultiprocessing capabilities■ Rapid data throughput through a 667-MHzsystem bus■ Faster server response throughHyper-Threading Technology■ Increased memory addressability and support for32-bit and 64-bit applications through Intel EM64T 1Product FeaturesThanks to the following features, the 64-bit Intel Xeon processor MP delivers exceptionalperformance and availability for demanding applications built on multiprocessing servers.■ Multiprocessing capability for upto four-way servers■ A 667-MHz system bus and PCI Express*I/O interconnect technology■ Hyper-Threading Technology■ Intel EM64T 1■ Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology,which helps to reduce power consumptionwhile maintaining system performance6