E5-1620 - Intel Xeon Quad Core 3.60GHz 0.00GT/s QPI 10MB L3 Cache Processor

E5-1620 - Intel Xeon Quad Core 3.60GHz 0.00GT/s QPI 10MB L3 Cache Processor

SKU: E5-1620 Brand: Intel Category: CPUs & Processors
$97.60 In Stock — Ships Today

About the E5-1620

This Intel E5-1620 delivers CPUs & Processors functionality in a form factor and electrical specification matched to enterprise rack server and data-center deployments. The unit is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles and is verified against the OEM part-number registry before listing. Technical specifications include clock speed of 3.60 GHz, bus speed of 0.00 GT/s, cache of 10MB L3. Common deployment scenarios include in-place server upgrades from prior Xeon/EPYC generations, matched-pair second-socket installation, hot-spare provisioning, and refurbished rebuild programs for older platforms. Pro Disk Network maintains the E5-1620 in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 30-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Net 30 terms are available for qualified business accounts. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.

Specifications

Part Identification

Technical Specifications

  • Clock Speed

    3.60 GHz

    Verified specification
    Source: manufacturer datasheet
  • Bus Speed

    0.00 GT/s

    Verified specification
    Source: manufacturer datasheet
  • Cache

    10MB L3

Order & Fulfillment Details

  • Condition

    New / Certified Refurbished

    Quality Tier
    Each refurb unit tested + functional warranty
  • Warranty

    30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee

    Coverage
    Return for full refund within 30 days of delivery
  • Shipping

    Free over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch

    Cutoff
    Orders placed before 3pm ET
  • Returns

    30-Day Free Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPNE5-1620
ManufacturerIntel
CategoryCPUs & Processors
Clock Speed3.60 GHz
Bus Speed0.00 GT/s
Cache10MB L3
ConditionNew / Certified Refurbished
Warranty30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee
ShippingFree over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch
Returns30-Day Free Returns — US

Summary

The E5-1620 is a Intel cpus & processors component with clock speed 3.60 GHz, bus speed 0.00 GT/s, cache 10MB L3. Pro Disk Network sells the E5-1620 for $97.60 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.

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  • Net 30 Available — for verified business buyers
  • 2,000+ B2B Customers — MSPs, government, education, enterprise IT

Quick Answer: What socket does the E5-1620 use?

Confirm the socket against your motherboard's CPU support list - Intel Xeon Scalable spans LGA 3647 (1st/2nd gen), LGA 4189 (3rd gen Ice Lake), and LGA 4677 (4th/5th gen Sapphire/Emerald Rapids). A BIOS update is often required for newer steppings even on the same socket. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your motherboard model for a compatibility check.

How fast does the E5-1620 ship?

Pro Disk Network dispatches the E5-1620 same-day on orders confirmed before 2 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.

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Common Use Cases for E5-1620

The E5-1620 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.

  • Citrix VDI Pool — Frequency-sensitive — prefer high-clock 16–18 core SKUs over high-core-count parts to maintain user-perceived snappiness.
  • Kubernetes / Tanzu Workers — Higher core count amortises better across many small Pods. EVC mode planning matters for live-migrate parity.
  • AI Inference Host — Sapphire Rapids and Emerald Rapids include AMX silicon for INT8 inference acceleration — meaningful uplift for BERT, ResNet, and LLM serving.

New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier

Pro Disk Network offers the E5-1620 across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.

TierDiscount vs OEM ListWarrantyBest For
New (Sealed OEM)25–40%Intel manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)50–65%3-year Pro Disk Network warrantyNew cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished75–85%12-month advance replacementCapacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh

Bulk & Volume Pricing for E5-1620

Ships from our Orlando, FL warehouse — same-day US dispatch on orders placed before 2pm ET. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government and education.

Volume discounts on the E5-1620 are automatic at checkout. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government, and education. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com for orders above 100 units.

QuantityDiscountUnit Price
10%$97.60
5+4%$93.70
10+8%$89.79
25+13%$84.91
50+18%$80.03
100+23%$75.15

What is the E5-1620?

The E5-1620 is a Intel server-class processor with clock speed 3.60 GHz and bus speed 0.00 GT/s, manufactured by Intel. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.

Pros & Cons of E5-1620

Pros

  • Validated against HCL-listed motherboards
  • EVC mode parity confirmed for vSphere clusters
  • Same-day shipping from Orlando warehouse cuts deployment lead time

Cons

  • Server-grade thermal load — confirm cooler rating before installation
  • Multi-socket validation requires identical stepping
  • Not designed for consumer single-socket boards

Frequently Asked Questions about E5-1620

Is the E5-1620 a genuine Intel part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every E5-1620 as factory-original Intel inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Intel servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
What socket does the E5-1620 use?
Confirm the socket against your motherboard's CPU support list - Intel Xeon Scalable spans LGA 3647 (1st/2nd gen), LGA 4189 (3rd gen Ice Lake), and LGA 4677 (4th/5th gen Sapphire/Emerald Rapids). A BIOS update is often required for newer steppings even on the same socket. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your motherboard model for a compatibility check.
How fast does the E5-1620 ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the E5-1620 same-day on orders confirmed before 2 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the E5-1620?
New E5-1620 units carry the full Intel manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the E5-1620?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.

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From the Same Series as E5-1620

Other parts that share the E5 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.

  • E5-1620V2 — E5-1620V2 - Intel Xeon E5-1620 V2 Quad Core 3.70GHz 0GT/s QPI 10MB Smart Cache Socket FCLGA2011 Processor — $165.79
  • E5-1620V3 — E5-1620V3 - Intel Xeon E5-1620 v3 Quad Core 3.50GHz 0GT/s QPI 10MB SmartCache Socket FCLGA2011-3 Processor — $73.68
  • E5-1620V4 — E5-1620V4 - Intel Xeon E5-1620 V4 4 Core 3.50GHz 10 MB Cache 5.00GT/s DMI FCLGA2011-3 Processor — $344.33

Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: CPUs & Processors

Socket Compatibility, EVC Mode, and BIOS Revision Planning

For Hyper-V clusters, Live Migration compatibility is more forgiving but still benefits from matched CPU stepping across cluster nodes. For Kubernetes / Tanzu, CPU heterogeneity is acceptable because pods are stateless, but resource-request planning becomes harder when nodes have different core counts.

AI Workloads, AMX, and the Inference Performance Story

Late-generation Intel Xeon processors (Sapphire Rapids, Emerald Rapids, Granite Rapids) include AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions) silicon that accelerates INT8 inference workloads dramatically. For the E5-1620, if AMX is present, BERT-base inference throughput improves 4-6× over the previous generation; LLM inference (Llama 2 7B INT8 quantised) improves 2-3×. AMX does not require code changes when used through libraries that already support it (oneAPI, ONNX Runtime, OpenVINO).

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