Intel released the Xeon E5520 processor :year_text, expanding its popular :family_text series. The hardware foundation of the die is based on 45 nm manufacturing norms, ensuring high transistor density. The compatible motherboards connector is supported. It features 4 cores and 8 threads, making it an excellent choice for modern tasks. In standard mode, the chip operates at 2.3 GHz. Under heavy loads, the frequency can automatically increase up to 2.5 GHz. The processor is equipped with a spacious buffer: the L3 cache memory volume is 8 MB. The processor's base thermal design power (TDP) is stated at 80 W. While Xeon E5520 is not positioned as a flagship gaming solution, it is quite capable of handling popular games at medium settings when combined with a discrete graphics card.