| General |
| Model | E6540 |
| Codename | Nehalem EX |
| Segment | Server |
| Product line | Устаревшие процессоры Intel Xeon |
| Process | 45 nm |
| Launch date | Q1 2010 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Expected discontinuance | Q4 2012 |
| Servicing status | End of Servicing Lifetime |
| Embedded options available | No |
| CPU |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Multithreading (SMT/HT) | Yes |
| Base clock | 2 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 2.27 GHz |
| L3 cache | 18 MB |
| Bus speed | 6.4 GT/s |
| TDP | 105 W |
| Turbo Boost | Yes (1) |
| 64-bit support | Yes |
| Package and thermal |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1567 |
| Security and virtualization |
| Virtualization (VT-x / AMD-V) | Yes |
| Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Technologies |
| Enhanced SpeedStep | Yes |