Intel released the Xeon E5502 processor :year_text, expanding its popular :family_text series. Thanks to the use of the 45 nm process node, the manufacturer achieved an excellent balance of performance. The chip is installed in the compatible motherboards socket. Multitasking is implemented through 2 cores and 2 computing threads, which is sufficient for comfortable work. In standard mode, the chip operates at 1.9 GHz. For fast data exchange, 4 MB of third-level cache memory (L3) is provided. The manufacturer indicates heat dissipation at 80 W in standard operating mode. In entry-level or mid-range gaming builds, this processor will perform confidently, providing acceptable frame rates when using an appropriate graphics accelerator.