Intel Xeon E5-2690 V4 SR2N2 14-Core 2.6GHz 35MB LGA 2011-3 Processor (Renewed)
Bottom line: The Intel Xeon E5-2690 V4 SR2N2 14-Core 2.6GHz 35MB LGA 2011-3 Processor is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Total Cores 14
- ✓ Backed by Amazon Renewed's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Intel
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Xeon E5-2690 V4 SR2N2 14-Core 2.6GHz 35MB LGA 2011-3 Processor using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Amazon Renewed's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Total Cores 14
- Total Threads 28
- Processor Base Frequency 2.60 GHz
- Max Turbo Frequency 3.50 GHz
- Sockets Supported LGA2011-3
Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Turbo | Yes |
| Platform | Windows |
| CPU Model | Quad Core Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 2011-3 |
| Model Number | SR2N2 |
| Mfr Part Number | 641329982242 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 14 |
| Processor Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| Secondary Cache | 35 MB |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Series | Quad Core Xeon |
| Processor Socket | LGA 2011-3 |
| Processor Core Count | 14 |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 35 MB |
| Processor Number of Concurrent Threads | 28 |
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