Intel Xeon D-1520 socket: BGA 1667
The Intel Xeon D-1520 uses the BGA 1667 package soldered to server boards. It is a 4 core Broadwell-DE SoC with 8 threads from 2.2 GHz to 2.6 GHz at 45 W.
- Socket
- BGA 1667
- Launched
- March 2015
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Broadwell
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon D
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 2.6 GHz
Intel Xeon D-1520 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz base, up to 2.6 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 and DDR3 ECC, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 and 3.0, up to 32 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | FCBGA1667 (37.5 × 37.5 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon D-1520 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1667 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1667 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,667 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | February 2016 |
| Memory | DDR4 and DDR3L with ECC, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Xeon D-1520 is
The Xeon D-1520 is a 4 core Broadwell-DE SoC on BGA 1667 for storage edge servers. Intel set 4 cores and 8 threads at 2.2 GHz base with turbo to 2.6 GHz. Six megabytes of Smart Cache cover storage services. Power is 45 W on 14 nm from March 2015.
Four cores suit storage controllers with RAID and replication overhead. Turbo covers scrub bursts while steady serving holds base. SoC SATA and networking cut discrete parts. Early 2015 availability put it in first Broadwell-DE storage boxes.
DDR4 and DDR3 ECC over two channels to 128 GB feed caches. ECC protects stored data paths. Buyers pick the D-1520 where proven early SoC firmware matters for storage appliances.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The D-1520 solders to BGA 1667 with 45 W board cooling. No later swap exists. Storage vendors qualify fixed drive maps with the SoC SATA ports. Check HBA needs where drive counts exceed onboard ports.
Short depth storage chassis suit the SoC power. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered appliance design. Confirm OS driver support for the on package NIC.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 and DDR3 ECC over two channels to 128 GB suit storage caches. Two channels feed four cores with headroom. ECC is required for data integrity.
PCIe 2.0 and 3.0 with up to 32 lanes serve HBAs and NICs. Storage nodes use lanes for SAS controllers. Integrated NICs cover replication links.
Cooling uses 45 W heatsinks with chassis fans. Steady storage loads need consistent airflow. Appliance filters need regular cleaning.
Upgrade paths
No soldered upgrade exists. Compare the Intel Xeon D-1521 at 2.4 GHz to 2.7 GHz above for higher clocks, or the Intel Xeon D-1518 at fixed 2.2 GHz with 35 W tuning. All share BGA-1667.
A newer SoC needs a new appliance. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps track soldered storage nodes.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon D-1520 use?
It uses BGA 1667, soldered.
How many cores does the Xeon D-1520 have?
4 cores and 8 threads at 2.2 GHz base with turbo to 2.6 GHz.
What is the TDP of the Xeon D-1520?
45 W.
When did the Xeon D-1520 launch?
March 2015 with early Broadwell-DE storage boxes.
Sources and verification
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