New multi-core Intel Xeon processors help design energy efficient solution for high performance computing

The second generation of Intel® Xeon¿ processors based on core microarchitecture and 45 nm process technology bring not only a new level of performance but also significant improvement in power characteristics. Continuous performance improvement and power efficiency are the paradigms for most data centers today and are also the challenges that will not go away anytime soon. The increasing energy costs have made data centers even more energy conscious, especially those with older facilities that lack the power and thermal capacity to expand and keep pace with the growing needs and requirements. This paper will describe how far the industry has progressed and evaluates some of the challenges we are facing with new 45 nm Intel Xeon processors and some of the solutions that have been developed.