Intel Xeon E-2226GE socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Xeon E-2226GE uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards with C242 or C246. It is a six core embedded workstation chip with UHD Graphics 630 and ECC at 80 W.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 2)
- Launched
- June 2019
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 6
- Base power
- 80 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake-S WS
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Xeon E
- Clocks
- 3.4 / 4.6 GHz
Intel Xeon E-2226GE specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 6 (no Hyper-Threading) |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake-S cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.4 GHz base, up to 4.6 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 80 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 ECC, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 MHz to 1.2 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 by 37.5 mm) |
| Launch price | $286 manufacturer recommended price |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E-2226GE needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| C240 series: C242 and C246 | C246, C242 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Xeon E-2226GE is
The Xeon E-2226GE offers six physical cores without Hyper-Threading for embedded workstation duty. It launched in June 2019 with a 3.4 GHz base and up to 4.6 GHz boost at 80 W. Intel lists it as Embedded with broad market commercial temperature support for long life designs.
Twelve megabytes of Smart Cache feed imaging and automation threads. The lack of Hyper-Threading gives predictable timing for real time tasks. Boost to 4.6 GHz handles single thread peaks in control software.
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1.2 GHz drives industrial displays without a discrete card. The process is 14 nm and the multiplier is locked. ECC memory guards against bit errors in always on systems. The $286 manufacturer recommended price covers tray orders for integrators.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E-2226GE fits LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards only. Embedded C246 boards with long availability pair ECC UDIMMs with locked BOM control for multi year projects. Makers qualify board and heatsink together for rated ambient ranges.
Confirm long supply with the board vendor before committing tooling. Early consumer BIOS builds may lack embedded IDs. Revision 1 boards never support it. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers generation matching.
Single socket embedded towers and rack nodes suit this SKU. There is no second socket, so growth means another Xeon E on the same qualified board.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2666 ECC UDIMMs in two channels up to 128 GB cover embedded imaging and control. Dual channel pairs feed vision pipelines. Choose industrial temperature DIMMs where the enclosure runs warm.
Sixteen Gen3 CPU lanes can hold frame grabbers, fast NICs or NVMe storage while integrated graphics handle local display. Chipset lanes add serial I/O and extra USB for machine interfaces.
Cooling uses the 75 mm LGA 1151 pattern from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide, but with a rated ambient solution for sealed cabinets. Dense dies need capable heatsinks even at 80 W. Follow the board maker thermal manual rather than desktop cooler ratings.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Xeon E-2278GE moves to eight cores with Hyper-Threading at the same 80 W for heavier vision loads. The Intel Xeon E-2224 drops to four cores at 71 W for lower cost nodes. Both need board requalification for embedded use.
Consumer i5 parts lack ECC and long supply terms for fleets. They suit labs rather than deployed systems.
Past LGA 1151 embedded Xeon E generations need newer sockets. The E-2226GE covers physical core embedded work where six cores with graphics and ECC must ship for years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E-2226GE use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 embedded boards with C242 or C246.
How many cores does the E-2226GE have?
Six cores without Hyper-Threading give six threads. Base is 3.4 GHz with boost to 4.6 GHz.
What does the GE suffix mean?
The GE suffix marks an embedded chip with long availability and commercial temperature support. The E-2226G is the workstation version with P630 graphics.
Does the E-2226GE include integrated graphics?
Yes, UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1.2 GHz, not P630 on this embedded SKU.
What memory does the E-2226GE support?
DDR4-2666 ECC UDIMMs in two channels up to 128 GB.
Sources and verification
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