745736-B21 HPE 7.2GTs 2.00GHz 6-Core DL360P G8 E5-2620 CPU

HPE 745736-B21 2.00GHz 6-Core E5-2620 DL360P G8 7.2GTs Processor Overview

The HPE 745736-B21 2.00GHz 6-Core E5-2620 DL360P G8 7.2GTs Processor is designed to deliver balanced computing performance, energy efficiency, and scalability for enterprise-class workloads. Built on Intel Xeon E5-2620 architecture and optimized for HPE ProLiant DL360P Gen8 servers, this processor enables businesses to run mission-critical applications with improved performance and reliability. With six physical cores, advanced multi-threading support, and efficient interconnect speeds, it meets the demands of virtualization, data analytics, cloud computing, and enterprise infrastructure.

Key Features and Specifications

Processor Architecture

The Intel Xeon E5-2620 processor provides 6 cores and 12 threads through Hyper-Threading Technology, enabling efficient multitasking for enterprise environments. Operating at a base frequency of 2.00GHz, the processor balances raw performance with power efficiency, ideal for general-purpose and compute-intensive workloads.

Clock Speed and Performance

With a 2.00GHz base clock speed and support for Intel Turbo Boost, the processor can dynamically increase performance under demanding conditions. This ensures applications benefit from enhanced responsiveness without compromising energy efficiency.

Cache and Memory

Featuring a 15MB L3 cache, the E5-2620 accelerates data access and improves workload throughput. The processor also supports DDR3 memory with ECC (Error-Correcting Code), ensuring reliable operation for mission-critical applications and reducing the risk of data corruption.

Interconnect and Bandwidth

The 7.2 GT/s (GigaTransfers per second) QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) provides high-speed communication between processors and system memory, ensuring that data-intensive applications operate efficiently across multiple cores.

Compatibility and Server Integration

Optimized for HPE DL360P Gen8 Servers

The HPE 745736-B21 is specifically engineered for HPE ProLiant DL360P Gen8 servers. Its integration ensures optimal performance, reliability, and support for enterprise-class workloads including virtualization, cloud deployments, and enterprise databases.

Multi-Processor Configurations

Supporting dual-processor configurations, the E5-2620 allows businesses to expand performance by combining multiple CPUs in a single server. This scalability is ideal for enterprises planning future workload growth without requiring immediate hardware replacement.

ECC Memory Support

The processor’s compatibility with ECC memory ensures error correction at the hardware level, providing data integrity essential for enterprise computing. This is critical for industries like finance, healthcare, and government, where accuracy and uptime are paramount.

Enterprise Applications and Workloads

Database Workloads

Database systems that rely on consistent throughput benefit from the E5-2620’s balance of cache, cores, and memory support. It is well-suited for SQL databases, Oracle applications, and real-time transaction systems.

High-Performance Computing

Though not the top-tier model in the Xeon family, the E5-2620 delivers dependable performance for HPC clusters in mid-sized enterprises. Its balance of compute power and energy efficiency makes it a practical choice for scalable scientific workloads.

Business Intelligence and Analytics

Modern analytics platforms and business intelligence tools demand multi-threaded performance. With 12 processing threads, this processor supports data analysis, reporting, and machine learning workloads for enterprises seeking actionable insights.

Performance and Efficiency Benefits

Hyper-Threading Technology

With Hyper-Threading, the 6-core processor can handle 12 simultaneous threads, effectively doubling efficiency in multi-threaded workloads and enhancing virtualization density.

Turbo Boost Technology

Intel Turbo Boost dynamically increases core clock speed when workloads require additional power. This feature ensures the processor provides responsive performance during peak demand without constant high energy usage.

Reliability and Security

Enterprise-Class Reliability

The HPE 745736-B21 processor undergoes rigorous validation to meet HPE standards for enterprise reliability. This ensures that servers running mission-critical workloads maintain uptime and data integrity.

ECC Memory and Error Protection

ECC memory support safeguards against common memory errors, enhancing reliability in environments where data accuracy is essential. Combined with HPE server diagnostics, this reduces risks of application failure.

Advanced Security Technologies

Built-in Intel security features such as Intel AES-NI and Secure Key enhance encryption performance and secure sensitive workloads, making the processor suitable for environments handling financial, healthcare, or government data.

Deployment and Maintenance

Scalable Deployment

The processor can be deployed as a single CPU solution or in dual-socket configurations for higher performance. This allows organizations to scale resources in line with business growth.

Easy Maintenance

Integrated monitoring tools in HPE servers help IT teams track processor performance, energy usage, and health. This simplifies troubleshooting and ensures maximum uptime.

Future-Proofing Investments

Although part of the Intel Xeon E5 family, the 745736-B21 continues to provide value in enterprise environments needing balance between cost and reliability. Its support for virtualization and business workloads ensures longevity of deployment.

Industry Applications

Financial Services

In finance, where real-time data processing is essential, the processor ensures consistent transaction throughput and compliance-grade reliability.

Healthcare

Hospitals and medical research centers benefit from its stable and reliable performance for managing patient databases, imaging systems, and data-driven research workloads.

Education and Research

Academic institutions deploying HPC clusters for simulations, scientific research, and big data analytics find the E5-2620’s performance-to-cost ratio highly beneficial.

Government and Public Sector

Public agencies require secure, reliable computing for citizen data management, and this processor provides strong security features and consistent uptime.

Cost-Effective Enterprise Upgrade

As a cost-efficient option for upgrading or maintaining HPE DL360P Gen8 servers, this processor extends the lifecycle of enterprise infrastructure while maintaining reliability and efficiency.