The Demand Based Switching of the CPU enables it to function with a lower amount of voltage, and a lower clockspeed, until higher voltage and clockspeed are required. The Hyper Threading technology of the Xeon X3460 allows the processor to perform more efficiently, improving the overall performance. The Trusted Execution technology provides security against software based threats, as well as protecting the integrity of the user's data. When compared to another Intel Xeon CPU, the X3230, the X3460 has some advantages, including a higher clockspeed (2.80GHz versus 2.66GHz) and support for more technologies, including Intel Hyper Threading and Intel Turbo Boost.
