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Intel Xeon MP 7040 Dual-Core
6042C / 2T135WPaxville90nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores2
Total Threads2
Base Clock3.00 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier166 MHz / 18.0xx
CodenamePaxville
MicroarchitecturePaxville MP
Process Node90nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size213.0 mm²
Transistors0.20 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentServer/Workstation
Launch DateDec 1, 2005
Instruction Sets
MMXSSE1SSE2SSE3NX-BitEISTIntel 64
About This Product
The Intel Xeon MP 7040 is a dual-core server/workstation CPU from Intel's 7th generation, based on the Paxville MP microarchitecture. Operating at 3 GHz with a 135W TDP, it offers two threads and was designed for multi-socket server environments. Its end-of-life status and older architecture mean it is significantly outclassed by modern CPUs in both performance and power efficiency.
Pros
- Suitable for legacy server systems
- Dual-core processing
- High clock speed for its era
Cons
- Very high power consumption
- Limited to two threads
- Obsolete architecture
Verdict
“Only suitable for maintaining existing legacy server infrastructure where direct replacement is not feasible.”
