Intel
INTEL Xeon E5-2680v3 Processor
Best multi-core solution for professional server and workstation infrastructure upgrades.
Elevate your server or workstation performance with this refurbished Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 processor. Engineered for demanding professional environments, it boasts a reliable 8-core configuration and a 2.60GHz base clock speed. This ETB Refurbished unit comes with a 3-year warranty and is eligible for price matching. Enjoy the convenience of same-day shipping if ordered before 2 PM. It's an ideal component for upgrading your professional infrastructure, offering dependable processing power for critical tasks.
$1958.81
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Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
56
/ 450
#56 in Computer Processors
Price vs Category Average
-21%
Below average
Core Count
8
/ Cores
Who it's for
- Multitaskers running demanding server or workstation applications
- Professionals requiring high memory bandwidth and data integrity
- Budget-conscious builders creating powerful home servers
Who should skip it
- Gamers and users relying on single-threaded application speed
- Users with limited cooling capacity or strict energy budgets
- Enthusiasts needing modern PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 connectivity
Performance breakdown
Multi-threaded Throughput
Eight cores provide reliable muscle for demanding server-side multitasking workloads.
Legacy Architecture Efficiency
The v3 architecture remains capable but trails behind modern power-efficient standards.
Workstation Reliability
Proven server-grade engineering ensures consistent uptime for critical professional infrastructure.
Clock Speed Consistency
The 2.60GHz base clock offers stable performance for sustained computational tasks.
Refurbished Quality Assurance
Rigorous testing and a three-year warranty provide significant peace of mind.
Upgrade Path Viability
An affordable way to extend the lifespan of older server hardware.
Key Specs
Core Count
8 Cores
Base Clock Speed
2.60GHz
Architecture
v3
Model Number
SR205
Integrated Graphics
None
Features
- Reliable 8-core processing power
- 2.60GHz base clock speed
- Designed for server/workstation use
- ETB Refurbished quality assurance
- Backed by a 3-year warranty
- Eligible for price matching
- Same-day shipping option available
- Upgrade professional infrastructure
What customers say
The Intel Xeon E5-2680v3 earns high praise for its exceptional value, delivering 12 cores and 24 threads ideal for budget-focused professionals and enthusiasts. Users consistently highlight its massive parallel processing power, making it excellent for video rendering and virtualization tasks. This CPU is celebrated as a reliable workhorse, transforming older platforms into powerful, affordable workstations. The core sentiment centers on maximizing core count per dollar. Acknowledged drawbacks include a high 120W TDP requiring strong cooling and weaker single thread performance compared to newer chips. Despite this, its affordability for high core density secures its status as a highly recommended component for users prioritizing raw multi-core capability.
Know before you buy
No, the Intel Xeon E5-2680v3 does not feature integrated graphics. You will need to install a dedicated graphics card or use a server motherboard with onboard video capabilities to output a display.
This processor requires a motherboard with an LGA 2011-3 socket and the X99 or C610 series chipset. Ensure your motherboard BIOS is updated to support the Haswell-EP architecture before installation.
ETB Refurbished indicates that the unit has undergone rigorous testing and quality assurance checks to meet professional performance standards. It is backed by a 3-year warranty, providing the same reliability as a new component for server environments.
While this CPU is highly capable, it is specifically engineered for server and workstation tasks like virtualization and multi-threaded workloads. Most modern gaming-focused CPUs offer higher single-core clock speeds, which generally provide better performance for gaming applications.
This processor supports DDR4 memory. Depending on your specific motherboard, it typically requires ECC Registered memory, which is standard for workstation and server-grade hardware.
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