The Intel Xeon E3-1220L v2 was a server/workstation processor with 2 cores, launched in Q2 2012. It is part of the Xeon lineup, using the Ivy Bridge architecture with Socket 1155. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 4 threads. Xeon E3-1220L v2 has 3 MB of L3 cache and operates at 2.3 GHz. Intel is building the Xeon E3-1220L v2 on a 22 nm production process. The multiplier is locked on Xeon E3-1220L v2, which limits its overclocking capabilities. With an ultra-low TDP of just 17 W, the Xeon E3-1220L v2 is highly power efficient, making it suitable for energy-conscious environments. Intel's processor supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel interface, with a maximum supported speed of 1333 MHz. ECC memory is supported, too, which is an important capability for mission-critical systems, to avoid data corruption. For communication with other components in the system, Xeon E3-1220L v2 uses a PCI-Express Gen 3 connection. This processor lacks integrated graphics, so you will need a dedicated graphics card. Hardware virtualization is available on the Xeon E3-1220L v2, which significantly improves virtual machine performance. The processor also supports Intel's advanced instruction sets including SSE4.1/4.2 and AVX, providing enhanced performance for demanding workloads.