The IBM 4980 is a high-performance processor card designed for demanding enterprise workloads. Featuring a 3.5 GHz clock speed, this processor card is built on IBM's POWER7 architecture, known for its robust processing capabilities and energy efficiency. The card is equipped with 12 cores, allowing it to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently. This makes it an ideal solution for applications such as databases, analytics, and complex calculations where parallel processing is beneficial. The processor card's architecture is engineered for scalability and flexibility, enabling businesses to adapt to changing workloads without compromising performance. Additionally, the POWER7's virtualization capabilities allow for efficient resource management and improved system utilization, enhancing the overall performance of your IT infrastructure. With zero activated cores by default, this processor card offers the flexibility to customize core activation based on specific performance or licensing needs.