ThinkStation Intel E5-26xx v2 serial processor is Intel Xeon processor, with "Sandy Bridge" micro architecture and 22nm newest process technology.Continued advancements in security and virtualization performance Higher frequency and core count: up to 10cores/24 threads Increased virtualization performance: APIC Virtualization. Supports Intel Data Protection Technology with Secure Key. Supports APICv (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller Virtualization)