The Intel Xeon MP 2.83 was a server/workstation processor with 1 core, launched in March 2005. It is part of the Xeon MP lineup, using the Potomac architecture with Socket 604. Xeon MP 2.83 has 8 MB of L3 cache and operates at 2.833 GHz. Intel is building the Xeon MP 2.83 on a 90 nm production process using 286 million transistors. The multiplier is locked on Xeon MP 2.83, which limits its overclocking capabilities. With a TDP of 135 W, the Xeon MP 2.83 consumes a lot of power, so good cooling is definitely needed. ECC memory is supported, too, which is an important capability for mission-critical systems, to avoid data corruption. For communication with other components in the computer, Xeon MP 2.83 uses a PCI-Express N/A connection. This processor lacks integrated graphics, you might need a graphics card. The SSE4 instruction set is not supported, which can cause problems with modern games, as they require that capability.