Intel Xeon E3-1225 socket: LGA 1155
The Intel Xeon E3-1225 uses the LGA 1155 socket. It is a 95 W quad core Sandy Bridge server part at 3.1 GHz with turbo to 3.4 GHz and workstation graphics.
- Socket
- LGA 1155
- Launched
- April 2011
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 95 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E3
- Clocks
- 3.1 / 3.4 GHz
Intel Xeon E3-1225 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 3.1 GHz base, 3.4 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB, ECC supported on server boards |
| PCI Express | 20 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 2.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics (850 MHz to 1350 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported (requires server board) |
| Package | FCLGA1155 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E3-1225 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 7 series | Z77, Z75, H77, B75, Q77, Q75 | Works out of the box |
| 6 series: H61, H67, P67, Z68 | Z68, P67, H67, H61 | Works out of the box |
| 6 series business: B65, Q65, Q67 | Q67, Q65, B65 | 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 1155.
LGA 1155 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,155 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | January 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Xeon E3-1225 is
Intel Xeon E3-1225 is a quad core Sandy Bridge server processor that Intel released in April 2011 for single socket workstations. It runs at 3.1 GHz base with turbo to 3.4 GHz and has no Hyper-Threading, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 6 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 95 W on a 32 nm process.
The smaller 6 MB cache separates it from 8 MB E3 parts in memory heavy work. Single socket workstations use it for entry CAD duty. Fixed firmware keeps behavior predictable.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics at 850 MHz to 1350 MHz for workstation board video. Memory is DDR3 with ECC in two channels. The chip launched in the second quarter of 2011.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E3-1225 fits LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form. Single socket workstation boards with C206 chipsets carry Sandy Bridge E3 parts with graphics. The board BIOS must list the exact E3-1225 string.
Workstation boards expose the display outputs needed for the graphics block. Server boards without outputs still run the chip with BMC video.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066 and 1333, two channels, up to 32 GB with ECC on workstation boards. ECC catches single bit errors in always on service. Capacity follows the board design.
PCI Express is 20 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0 for workstation graphics and storage cards.
Cooling is a 95 W workstation heatsink with directed airflow. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes server cooling stays chassis specific.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1155 the E3-1225 can move to the E3-1235 for Hyper-Threading with 8 threads on the same workstation board. Memory and storage carry over where the board lists both strings. A same socket graphics-less reference is Intel Xeon E3-1220.
A platform move to a current workstation socket needs a new board and DDR4 memory. Keep the E3-1225 node for entry CAD duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E3-1225 use?
It uses LGA 1155 in single socket workstation boards.
Does the Xeon E3-1225 have Hyper-Threading?
No. Four cores give 4 threads.
Does the Xeon E3-1225 have integrated graphics?
Yes, workstation board video from the integrated block.
What memory does the Xeon E3-1225 use?
DDR3-1066 and 1333 with ECC on workstation boards, two channels, up to 32 GB.
Sources and verification
- Sandy Bridge Xeon list (E3-1225 4 cores 3.1 GHz turbo 3.4 HD 6MB 95W Apr 2011)
- Sandy Bridge-E Xeon notes (E3 mostly identical to desktop, IGPU absent unless noted)
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