The Intel Xeon 3.6 was a server/workstation processor with 1 core, launched in February 2005. It is part of the Xeon lineup, using the Irwindale architecture with Socket 604. Xeon 3.6 has 2 MB of L2 cache and operates at 3.6 GHz. Intel is building the Xeon 3.6 on a 90 nm production process using 178 million transistors. The multiplier is locked on Xeon 3.6, which limits its overclocking capabilities. With a TDP of 135 W, the Xeon 3.6 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 3.6 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.