Intel Xeon 7120N socket: Socket 604
The Intel Xeon 7120N uses the Socket 604 socket. It is a 95 W dual-core Tulsa server part at 3 GHz with Hyper-Threading, 2 MB of L2 and 4 MB of shared L3 cache for multiprocessor racks.
- Socket
- Socket 604
- Launched
- August 2006
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 95 W
- Codename
- Tulsa
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon
- Clocks
- 3.0 GHz
Intel Xeon 7120N specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Tulsa cores on 65 nm |
| Clocks | 3 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 plus 4 MB shared L3 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Manufacturing process | 65 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 through the server board chipset |
| Front side bus | 667 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket 604 (604-pin FC-mPGA) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon 7120N needs a motherboard with a Socket 604 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket 604 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket 604 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 604 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | 2002 |
| Memory | DDR2 memory through the Caneland board chipset |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon 7120N is
The Intel Xeon 7120N is a 3 GHz multiprocessor dual-core server processor from August 2006. It runs two NetBurst cores at 3 GHz with Hyper-Threading on both cores, so 2 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 2 MB of L2 plus 4 MB of shared L3 on a 65 nm process. Power is rated at 95 W on Socket 604.
The 7120N served mainstream Tulsa servers with a 667 MT/s bus and an 18x multiplier at about 1177 dollars launch price. The N suffix marks the 667 MT/s bus against 800 MT/s M versions. It exists because multiprocessor buyers wanted 3 GHz NetBurst dual cores with shared L3 at 95 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 7120N fits Socket 604 multiprocessor server boards with a BIOS that lists Tulsa parts. It suits quad-processor chassis qualified for 95 W parts. Check the server maker CPU list for the exact board and stepping. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2 through the server board chipset.
A 667 MT/s front side bus ties the CPU to the server chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling uses vendor qualified server heatsinks for the 95 W envelope in multiprocessor chassis with directed airflow.
Upgrade paths
On Socket 604 the upgrade is the 7130N at 3.166 GHz with 8 MB of L3 at 150 W, or the Intel Xeon 7110N at 2.5 GHz for a lower cost. Beyond Socket 604 a move to a newer Xeon platform needs new boards and memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon 7120N use?
Socket 604, in multiprocessor server boards with Tulsa support.
How many cores does the Xeon 7120N have?
Two cores and 4 threads at 3 GHz with Hyper-Threading, 2 MB of L2 and 4 MB of shared L3 cache.
What memory works with the Xeon 7120N?
DDR2 through the server board chipset.
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