Intel Xeon E-Series processors

The Intel Xeon E-Series processors are designed primarily for entry-level servers, workstations, and small business environments that require both reliability and performance. The "E-series" is part of Intel's Xeon family, which is geared towards professional, enterprise, and data-center environments, but the E-series is positioned at the lower end, offering a balance of cost and capability.

Intel's Xeon E-series processors come in multiple configurations, generally with 6 to 8 cores and support for ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, which is crucial for mission-critical workloads. They also feature Intel's Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost Technology, and support for Intel vPro (for enhanced security and manageability).

Here’s an overview of the Intel Xeon E-series processors (often referred to as the "E" series) to clarify their different configurations and key characteristics:

Key Features of Intel Xeon E-Series (E5, E7, E3, etc.):

1. Intel Xeon E-2200 Series (Coffee Lake)

   • This series is commonly used in entry-level servers and workstations, offering a mix of performance and reliability.
   • These processors are typically 6 to 8 cores with 12 to 16 threads, delivering solid single-thread performance along with multi-threading for more demanding tasks.
   • Key models in this range include the Xeon E-2236, Xeon E-2288G, and Xeon E-2278G.

2. Intel Xeon E-2100 Series

   • The E-2100 series is another entry-level line of processors with 4 to 6 cores and 8 to 12 threads. These processors are also often found in entry-level servers and business workstations.
   • Key models in this series include the Xeon E-2146G and Xeon E-2136.

3. Intel Xeon E-1200 Series (Legacy)

   • The E-1200 series was a previous generation of processors in the Xeon E family. These processors were designed for slightly less intensive workloads and were typically used in small server configurations.
   • The series was eventually succeeded by the E-2100 and E-2200 series for better performance and newer technologies.

4. Intel Xeon E5, E7 Series (High-Performance Servers)

   • The E5 and E7 series processors belong to the Xeon family as a whole but are used for higher-end servers and workstations. They support more cores and threads (ranging from 6 to 28 cores), larger memory capacity, and more advanced features. These processors are often used in enterprise-level data centers and high-performance computing tasks.
   • E5-2600 v4 and E7-4800 v4 are examples from these high-performance lines.