Moderate virtualization
Run small VM clusters or containerized services with ECC memory protection.
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Intel Xeon E5-2420 Dedicated Server
6 Cores • 12 Threads • Up to 2.7 GHz Boost • Sandy Bridge / Ivy Bridge-EN + PCIe Gen 3: Budget-Friendly Stability for Legacy Apps, Lightweight VMs & Internal Tools
- Provisioned in 10 minutes
- 20+ Tier III global data centers
- Unmetered 1/10/25 Gbps bandwidth
- Crypto payments & 24/7 support included
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Intel Xeon E5-2420 / v2 Dedicated Server Price
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Bare Metal // Standard Equipment
All Bare Metal Plans Include
Every server ships fully dedicated: no shared resources, no usage meters, no surprises.
- Setup Cost
- Free
- Provisioning
- Instant & Automated
- Access
- KVM, IPMI, Root
- Protection
- DDoS Shield Included
- Cores
- Up to 128 (Dual Socket)
- Memory
- Up to 2TB RAM
- Storage
- Enterprise NVMe & SSD
- Support
- 24/7/365 Human Engineers
OS & Panels
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Intel Xeon E5-2420 Specifications
- Cores / Threads
- 6 / 12
- Base / Turbo Clock
- E5-2420: 1.90 → 2.40 GHz; E5-2420 v2: 2.20 → 2.70 GHz
- Cache
- 15 MB L3
- Memory
- DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 ECC, up to 384 GB (3-channel)
- PCIe Lanes
- 24 lanes Gen 3
- Socket
- FCLGA1356, dual-socket capable
- TDP
- 95 W (v1), 80 W (v2)
- Architecture
- v1: Sandy Bridge-EN (32 nm); v2: Ivy Bridge-EN (22 nm)
- Virtualization & Extensions
- VT-x, VT-d, EPT, Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost, AVX, AES-NI etc.
Why Choose the E5-2420/v2 Series
- Higher performance v2: With Ivy Bridge, turbo clocks reach 2.7 GHz and TDP drops to 80 W.
- Enterprise-grade reliability: ECC memory, robust virtualization, AVX support, and PCIe Gen 3 for legacy NVMe and networking.
- Dual-socket scalability: Ideal for database and virtualization setups under dual CPU configurations.
- Managed service benefits: 10 min delivery, crypto payments, full root control, no hidden costs, and unmetered bandwidth worldwide.
// use cases
Ideal Use Cases
Analytics, ETL, AdTech ingestion
Good for mid-level workloads relying on caching and data aggregation.
Batch processing & cron jobs
Suitable for scheduled data-heavy applications.
Legacy infrastructure migration
Suitable for moving on-premise apps with low burst needs to dedicated hardware.
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// faqs
FAQs & Insights
Common questions about the Intel Xeon E5-2420, answered by the engineers who run the hardware.
Which one suits you best?
- E5-2420 v1 is reliable legacy gear;
- v2 improves performance and efficiency with a higher turbo clock and lower power draw
What platform is used?
Both fit into FCLGA1356 servers with tri-channel DDR3 ECC memory and can operate in 2-socket configurations.
Are they virtualization-ready?
Yes, both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT, Hyper-Threading, and ECC.
Is PCIe Gen 3 still relevant?
Yes, for stable support of legacy NVMe, GPUs, and 10/25 GbE connections.
Is 95/80 W TDP manageable in data centers?
Absolutely, common in rack deployments, with standard cooling infrastructures.
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