Two-processor platforms based on the Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 5300 series and the Intel Core micro-architecture help companies maximize data center performance and density, while reducing cooling challenges. Platforms based on Intel's quad-core technology make it easier to deliver more business services in existing facilities, or condense applications for more efficient operations at lower total cost of ownership (TCO).Two-processor platforms based on the Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 5300 series deliver 8-thread, 32- and 64-bit processing capabilities with 8 MB of L2 cache per processor, providing more computing for threaded applications in a variety of deployments. The Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 5300 series is ideal for the densest of computing environments where best performance and performance per watt are key requirements.