IBM POWER9 02CY417 socket: LGA 2601
The IBM POWER9 02CY417 uses the LGA 2601 socket. It is a 130 W 16-core Power server processor at 2.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz for dual-socket OpenPOWER servers and workstations.
- Socket
- LGA 2601
- Launched
- November 1, 2017
- Cores and threads
- 16 and 64
- Base power
- 130 W
- Codename
- Sforza
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- IBM POWER9
- Clocks
- 2.3 / 3.8 GHz
IBM POWER9 02CY417 specifications
| Cores | 16 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 64 (SMT4) |
| Core architecture | Sforza (Power ISA v3.0) |
| Clocks | 2300 MHz base, up to 3800 MHz turbo |
| Cache | 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, 10 MB L3 per core |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 130 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm SOI |
| Memory support | Eight DDR4 ports with ECC, up to 2 TB per socket |
| PCI Express | 48 PCIe Gen4 lanes per socket |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | LGA 2601 (FCLGA, 2601 lands, 50 × 50 mm) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Integrated graphics | None |
Motherboard compatibility
IBM POWER9 02CY417 needs a motherboard with a LGA 2601 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 2601 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 2601 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 2,601 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 50 × 50 mm |
| Introduced | November 2017 |
| Memory | Eight DDR4 ports with ECC through the on-chip controllers |
| Cooler mounting holes | LGA backplate and retention frame |
What the POWER9 02CY417 is
The IBM POWER9 02CY417 is a 16-core server processor with a 2.3 GHz base and up to 3.8 GHz turbo frequency. It runs 16 Sforza cores with 4-way threading, so 16 cores give 64 threads. Cache is 512 KB of L2 per core duplex with 32 KB of L1 per core plus 10 MB of L3 per core duplex on a 14 nm SOI process with 8 billion transistors. Power is rated at 130 W in a 50 mm by 50 mm FCLGA-2601 package.
SMT4 threading with massive per-core caches gives the 02CY417 strong throughput for Linux scale-out workloads, which is why the 16-core string suits dual-socket OpenPOWER servers. IBM launched Sforza parts in November 2017. The chip supports Power ISA v3.0 with VSX-3 instructions and trusted execution.
Mid Sforza clocks with a 130 W envelope suit dual-socket servers with DDR4 memory. The 2-way SMP links cover dual topologies. That is why the 02CY417 shipped in Talos II dual-socket systems.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 02CY417 fits LGA 2601 dual servers with Sforza support. It needs a 2601-land board with OpenPOWER firmware and a device tree that lists the part. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Dual OpenPOWER servers such as the Talos II are the natural match. Boards listing Sforza 16-core parts accept one or two chips with 130 W heatsinks each.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR4 with ECC through the eight on-chip ports, up to 2 TB per socket with direct attach. PCIe Gen4 with 48 lanes per socket feeds storage and accelerators. Cooling uses server heatsinks on the LGA frame rated for 130 W.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, a POWER9 02CY089 such as IBM POWER9 02CY089 trades 8 cores for higher 3.5 GHz clocks at 160 W when single-thread pace matters. A 22-core Sforza on the same list adds cores at higher power.
A move to POWER10 needs a new platform. The LGA 2601 page lists the Sforza range for planning.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the POWER9 02CY417 use?
LGA 2601 in a 2601-land FCLGA package. It is a 130 W 16-core Power server part at 2.3 GHz.
What memory does the 02CY417 use?
Eight DDR4 ports with ECC, up to 2 TB per socket.
How many PCIe lanes does the 02CY417 provide?
48 PCIe Gen4 lanes per socket.
What is the upgrade path from the 02CY417?
A POWER9 02CY089 with fewer cores at higher clocks, or a 22-core Sforza with more cores.
Sources and verification
- IBM POWER9 02CY417 16-core 130W Sforza (WikiChip)
- POWER9 Sforza FCLGA-2601 (WikiChip)
- POWER9 scale-out LGA 2601 socket (Wikipedia)
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