INTEL XEON | E5-2696v3 | SR1XK | 18-CORE 2.3GHz - 45MB Cache - Socket R3 (LGA2011-3) -Processor CPU INTEL XEON E5-2696v3 18-Core 2.3GHz LGA-2011-3 Processor E5-2696v3 and E5-2699v3 Processor Models are identical. Intel released the E5-2699v3 model for the public retail marketplace. Intel released the E5-2696v3 model for OEM computer manufacturers like HP and Dell. New Pull. Sold by iBuildMacs. For questions, contact us at (310) 844-6661 or visit us at iBuildMacs.com