Intel's advanced dual-core processor for Dual Processor (DP) servers and workstations enhances virtual environments, builds in greater capabilities for security and availability, and incorporates new tools for efficient manageability.The Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5000 series enables next-generation platforms with the capabilities to get more done on fewer systems, optimize data center density, and improve business continuity, redefining what DP servers and workstations should deliver to help businesses be more efficient, dependable, and agile.The Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5000 series, with 64-bit, dual-core computing and greater power efficiency, is ideal for intense computing environments, business-critical applications, and high-end workstations. Powered by the Intel 5000 chipset family and Fully Buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) technology, Intel Xeon processor 5000 series-based platforms are expected to deliver up to 2 times the performance and up to 70% the performance/watt of previous single-core Intel Xeon processors.