The Intel Xeon E‑2456 is a 6‑core, 12‑thread Xeon E‑2400‑series server processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture and built on the Intel 7 (10 nm class) process for single‑socket LGA1700 platforms. It runs at a 3.30 GHz base frequency with Intel Turbo Boost up to 5.10 GHz, has 18 MB of L3 cache, a 16 GT/s bus, and an 80 W TDP, giving strong single‑thread and solid multi‑thread performance for compact servers and entry workstations.
For memory and I/O, the Xeon E‑2456 supports up to 128 GB of DDR5‑4800 ECC memory across 2 channels and up to 20 PCIe 5.0 lanes, enabling high‑speed NVMe storage and modern network adapters in small tower or 1U systems. It includes Intel VT‑x, VT‑d, and EPT virtualization support plus security features like Intel AES‑NI, TXT, and Mode‑based Execute Control, making the 3.3 GHz, 6‑core, 80 W FIO variant a good choice for HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers running roles such as domain controllers, file/print, web hosting, and light virtualization or database workloads.
