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Intel's Xeon E-2100 processor is designed for entry-level workstations. Compared with its predecessor - the Xeon E3 - the new processor offers higher max turbo frequency, faster DRAM speeds, enhanced I/O, and advanced security and reliability features. These processors are available with Intel UHD graphics supported by a broad set of workstation application, the vendor said.

The Intel Xeon E-2100 processor is a 6-core processor. The combination of two additional cores and higher single-core turbo frequency delivers increases in performance across workstation benchmarks as compared with previous 4-core entry workstation processors, Intel said. The processor offers Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory, a key feature to maximize data integrity, to help improve system stability and to reduce the possibility of silent data corruption.

It features up to 4.7GHz using Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and up to 64GB DDR4 ECC 2666MHz. It is available with Intel UHD Graphics 630 supporting 4K UHD with built-in HEVC 10-bit hardware acceleration. It comes with up to 40 lanes of PCIe for graphics, storage and network expandability, and it supports USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt.

The new processor supports Intel Optane memory and comes with advanced hardware-enhanced security with Intel vPro technology and enhanced Intel Software Guard Extensions Support for Intel Ethernet and Intel Wireless-AC networking.