The Intel Xeon E7-8880 v4 was a high-end server/workstation processor with 22 cores, launched in Q2 2016. It is part of the Xeon E7 v4 lineup, using the Broadwell-EX architecture with Socket LGA2011-1. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 44 threads. To further increase overall system performance, up to four Xeon E7-8880 v4 CPUs can work together in a multi-processor (SMP) configuration. Xeon E7-8880 v4 has a massive 55 MB of L3 cache and operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz. Intel is manufacturing the Xeon E7-8880 v4 on a 14 nm production process. The multiplier is locked on Xeon E7-8880 v4, which limits its overclocking potential. With a TDP of 150 W, the Xeon E7-8880 v4 requires robust cooling solutions. Intel's processor supports DDR4 memory with a quad-channel interface, running at speeds up to 1866 MHz. ECC memory is supported, which is crucial for mission-critical systems to prevent data corruption. For communication with other components in the system, Xeon E7-8880 v4 uses PCI-Express connections. This processor does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is needed. Hardware virtualization is supported on the Xeon E7-8880 v4, significantly enhancing virtual machine performance. The processor also features advanced reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) capabilities for enterprise environments.