Ampere Altra Q80-30 socket: LGA 4926
The Ampere Altra Q80-30 uses the LGA 4926 socket. It is a 210 W 80-core Arm server processor at 3.0 GHz for efficient single and dual-socket cloud servers.
- Socket
- LGA 4926
- Launched
- 2020
- Cores and threads
- 80 and 80
- Base power
- 210 W
- Codename
- Altra
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Ampere Altra
- Clocks
- 3.0 GHz
Ampere Altra Q80-30 specifications
| Cores | 80 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 80 (single-thread cores) |
| Core architecture | Altra (Arm v8.2+) |
| Clocks | 3000 MHz sustained, no turbo |
| Cache | 128 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, 32 MB system cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 210 W |
| Manufacturing process | 7 nm |
| Memory support | Eight channels of DDR4-3200 ECC, up to 4 TB per socket |
| PCI Express | 128 PCIe Gen4 lanes per socket |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | LGA 4926 (FCLGA, 4926 lands) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Integrated graphics | None |
Motherboard compatibility
Ampere Altra Q80-30 needs a motherboard with a LGA 4926 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 4926 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 4926 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 4,926 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 77.08 × 67.00 mm |
| Introduced | March 2020 |
| Memory | Eight channels of DDR4-3200 ECC memory through the on-chip controllers |
| Cooler mounting holes | LGA backplate and retention frame |
What the Altra Q80-30 is
The Ampere Altra Q80-30 is an 80-core server processor with a 3.0 GHz sustained frequency. It runs 80 single-thread Arm v8.2+ cores with no turbo, so 80 cores give 80 threads. Cache is 1 MB of L2 per core with 128 KB of L1 per core plus a 32 MB system level cache on a 7 nm process. Power is rated at 210 W max with about 161 W usage power in a 4926-pin FCLGA package with order part number AC-108021002.
The launch 80-core bin balances clocks and power below the 3.3 GHz flagship, which is why the Q80-30 at 3.0 GHz suits mainstream cloud racks. Ampere launched Altra in 2020 with the Q80-30 among the first SKUs. The chip supports SBSA Level 4 with enterprise RAS and virtualization.
Full core count with a 210 W envelope suits mainstream cloud servers with DDR4 memory. The 40 W saving over the flagship keeps cooling costs down. That is why the Q80-30 shipped as the volume 80-core part.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Q80-30 fits LGA 4926 mainstream cloud servers with Altra support. It needs a 4926-land board with Ampere firmware and a BIOS that lists the Q80-30. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Mainstream cloud servers are the natural match. Boards listing the Q80-30 accept the chip with a 210 W heatsink.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is eight channels of DDR4-3200 ECC through the on-chip controllers, up to 4 TB per socket. PCIe Gen4 with 128 lanes per socket feeds storage and networking. Cooling uses server heatsinks on the LGA frame rated for 210 W.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, a move to an Altra Q80-33 such as Ampere Altra Q80-33 adds 300 MHz at 250 W when peak frequency matters. An Altra Q64-30 such as Ampere Altra Q64-30 trims 16 cores at 180 W for lower power.
A move to Altra Max adds cores per socket. The LGA 4926 page lists the range for planning.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Altra Q80-30 use?
LGA 4926. It is a 210 W 80-core Arm server part at 3.0 GHz.
What memory does the Q80-30 use?
Eight channels of DDR4-3200 ECC, up to 4 TB per socket.
What is the upgrade path from the Q80-30?
A Q80-33 for 300 MHz more, or a Q64-30 with fewer cores at lower power.
Sources and verification
- Ampere Altra datasheet Q80-30 210W (Ampere)
- Ampere Altra Q80-30 specs (Newegg)
- Single Socket LGA 4926 board (ASRock Rack)
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