The Dell Opteron 2352 2.1 GHz quad core processor delivers uncompromised design and unprecedented performance-per-watt. This processor features direct connect architecture which enables virtualization platform efficiency. Featuring Virtualization technology with rapid virtualization indexing, this processor can accelerate the performance of virtualized applications and improve efficiency of switching among virtual machines - so you can host more virtual machines and users per system to maximize the consolidation and power saving benefits of virtualization. Additionally, the CoolCore technology reduces the processor energy consumption and heat generation.