The Intel Xeon E5-2609 v4 was a server/workstation processor with 8 cores, launched in Q1 2016. It is part of the Xeon E5 v4 lineup, using the Broadwell-EP architecture with Socket LGA2011-3. The processor operates at a base frequency of 1.7 GHz and does not support Turbo Boost technology. Xeon E5-2609 v4 features 20 MB of shared L3 cache, providing efficient data access for multi-threaded workloads. Intel manufactured this processor on a 14 nm production process, offering improved power efficiency compared to previous generations. With a TDP of 85 W, the Xeon E5-2609 v4 delivers balanced performance and power consumption, making it suitable for enterprise environments. The processor supports DDR4 memory with a quad-channel interface, offering memory speeds up to 1866 MHz. ECC memory is fully supported, ensuring data integrity for mission-critical applications. For system connectivity, the Xeon E5-2609 v4 utilizes PCI-Express 3.0 interface. This processor does not include integrated graphics, requiring a discrete graphics card for display output. Hardware virtualization (VT-x) is supported, enhancing virtual machine performance and management capabilities. The processor supports up to 1.5 TB of maximum memory capacity when used with appropriate server configurations. Advanced instruction sets including SSE4.2, AVX2, and AES-NI are supported for improved performance in specialized workloads.