The HP 730246-001 features the Intel Xeon E5-2695 v2 processor, which is a high-performance CPU designed for enterprise computing environments and data-heavy applications. Operating at a base frequency of 2.40GHz, it can handle demanding workloads with its 12 cores and 24 threads, thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. This CPU is built on Intel's 22nm technology and supports up to 768 GB of DDR3 memory across four memory channels, providing ample bandwidth for memory-intensive applications. It also features a 30MB Intel Smart Cache to improve data retrieval times. The Intel Xeon E5-2695 v2 comes with Intel vPro, VT-x, and VT-d technologies, offering enhanced security, virtualization, and manageability features, making it an ideal choice for virtualized environments and enterprise-level computing tasks. It is compatible with HP servers that support the FCLGA2011 socket, ensuring easy integration into existing systems.