Intel Xeon E-2468 socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Xeon E-2468 uses LGA 1700, the 1700-contact LGA socket for Alder Lake and Raptor Lake processors. The 8-core server chip at 65 W needs an entry server board with DDR5 memory.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- December 2023
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 16
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-S
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E
- Clocks
- 2.6 / 5.2 GHz
Intel Xeon E-2468 specifications
| Cores | 8 (8 Performance-cores, no Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores (Raptor Lake-S) |
| Clocks | 2.6 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR5-4800, dual channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen5 and Gen4, up to 20 lanes from the CPU |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 |
| Cooler in the box | None (server heatsink required) |
| Launch price | $477.00 Intel recommended customer price |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon E-2468 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Xeon E-2468 is
The Xeon E-2468 is the 8-core entry server part of the Xeon E-2400 family for LGA 1700 boards from the fourth quarter of 2023. Eight Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading and no Efficient-cores give 8 cores and 16 threads, with base at 2.6 GHz and up to 5.2 GHz turbo. The package carries 24 MB of Smart Cache. The 65 W envelope suits single-socket entry servers with server lifecycle and baseline servicing.
P-core-only threading keeps per-core licensing simple for small business servers that bill by core. Dual channel DDR5-4800 feeds 8 fast threads for file, web and light virtualization duty. Hyperthreading doubles threads without Efficient-core scheduling quirks, which suits real-time services.
Small business buyers land here for 8 fast server threads at 65 W. Mixed office infrastructure plus backup tasks fit well, while 6-core E parts trim cost for lighter loads. Boards that support Xeon E-2400 need C266 class chipsets with ECC UDIMMs. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers server board choice.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E-2468 fits LGA 1700 on entry server boards with LGA 1700 retention and server power delivery. Consumer 600 and 700 series desktop boards are not validated for Xeon E duty, since management and lifecycle differ. Board lists must name the E-2400 family for boot support.
Server chipset choice decides ECC UDIMM support, management and IO breadth rather than CPU fit. Single-socket operation only keeps platform cost down against dual socket Xeon Scalable.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 in two channels feeds 8 fast threads for small business duty. ECC UDIMM support belongs to server boards rather than consumer models. Population with matched pairs holds rated speed.
PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 totalling 20 lanes wire NICs and NVMe through board slots. Cooling is a 65 W server heatsink with front-to-back rack airflow. Sustained turbo follows inlet temperature.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1700 entry server boards the upward moves are higher-core E-2400 parts where thread counts grow, without changing boards where power allows. Memory growth and NIC additions often help more than cores. The 65 W envelope suits 1U chassis.
Outside single-socket entry servers, Xeon Scalable on LGA 4677 adds sockets and channels for larger fabrics. Most E-2468 owners add memory first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon E-2468 use?
LGA 1700 on entry server boards with Xeon E-2400 BIOS support.
Does the E-2468 have Efficient-cores?
No. Eight Performance-cores with 16 threads run at 2.6 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz turbo.
What is the launch price of the E-2468?
$477.00 Intel recommended customer price.
What memory does the E-2468 need?
DDR5-4800 in two channels on server boards.
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