The Xeon 5500 series is a line of server processors developed by Intel, released in 2009. These processors are based on the Nehalem microarchitecture and are designed for high-performance computing tasks. They support multiple cores, allowing for efficient multitasking and improved performance in data-intensive applications. The Xeon 5500 series features technologies such as Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, which enhance processing capabilities by allowing more threads to run simultaneously and dynamically increasing clock speeds. These processors are commonly used in enterprise servers and workstations, providing reliable performance for various workloads.