The CISCO UCS-CPU-E74860B hosts the Intel E7-4860 v2 processor, engineered for critical enterprise computing with its 2.6GHz clock speed, 12 cores, and 30MB of cache. This CPU is designed to deliver robust performance and reliability for business-critical applications, large databases, and in-memory computing, which demands rapid access to large data sets. The 12-core configuration enables it to efficiently handle multiple tasks in parallel, significantly enhancing performance in multi-threaded applications and virtualized environments. With support for DDR3 memory at 1600MHz, it provides a balanced throughput to memory access, ensuring that the CPU spends less time waiting for data. Operating at a thermal design power (TDP) of 130W, it optimizes energy consumption while maintaining superior performance levels. Additionally, it incorporates Intel's Virtualization Technology (VT-x) for more secure and isolated environments, along with Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology, allowing for better multitasking by enabling each core to handle two threads simultaneously. The CISCO UCS-CPU-E74860B is optimized for resilience and capacity, making it an excellent option for organizations that need a processor capable of supporting heavy workloads and ensuring system stability in their Cisco computing environments.