The Intel Xeon E5-2682 v4 was a server/workstation processor with 16 cores, launched in Q1 2016. It is part of the Xeon E5 lineup, using the Broadwell-EP architecture with Socket LGA2011-3. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 32 threads. To further increase overall system performance, up to two Xeon E5-2682 v4 CPUs can work together in a multi-processor (SMP) configuration. Xeon E5-2682 v4 has 40 MB of L3 cache and operates at 2.5 GHz base frequency (with Turbo Boost technology for dynamic clock adjustments). Intel is building the Xeon E5-2682 v4 on a 14 nm production process using 7.2 billion transistors. The multiplier is locked on Xeon E5-2682 v4, which limits its overclocking capabilities. With a TDP of 120 W, this processor requires efficient cooling solutions. Intel's processor supports DDR4 memory with a quad-channel interface running at 2400 MHz. ECC memory is supported, which is critical for enterprise applications to ensure data integrity. For communication with other components, Xeon E5-2682 v4 uses PCI-Express 3.0 lanes. This processor does not include integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU if display output is needed. Hardware virtualization (VT-x/VT-d) and advanced reliability features like RAS are fully supported, making this CPU ideal for virtualization and mission-critical workloads. The processor also supports AVX 2.0 instruction set extensions for enhanced floating-point performance.