Intel Xeon E5-1410 socket: LGA 1356
The Intel Xeon E5-1410 uses the LGA 1356 socket. It is an 80 W quad core Sandy Bridge-EN server part with 8 threads at 2.8 GHz to 3.2 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 1356
- Launched
- May 2012
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 80 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge-EN
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E5
- Clocks
- 2.8 / 3.2 GHz
Intel Xeon E5-1410 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz base, up to 3.2 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 10 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 80 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-800 to 1333, three channels, ECC |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 24 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | None (server board graphics) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1356 (45 × 42.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E5-1410 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1356 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| C600 series | C602 | 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 1356.
LGA 1356 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,356 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45 × 42.5 mm |
| Introduced | May 2012 |
| Memory | DDR3-800 to 1600 with ECC, three channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon E5-1410 is
Intel Xeon E5-1410 is a quad core Sandy Bridge-EN server processor that Intel released in May 2012 for single socket entry servers. It runs at 2.8 GHz base with turbo to 3.2 GHz, with 10 MB cache and Hyper-Threading for 8 threads. Power is rated at 80 W on a 32 nm process. The 1400 numbering marks single socket only operation, with the board link running at 5 GT/s DMI2 instead of QPI.
No integrated graphics are present. Memory is DDR3 at 800, 1066 or 1333 MT/s over three channels with ECC, and the chip gives 24 PCIe 3.0 lanes for RAID and Ethernet controllers. High fixed clocks for a 2012 entry Xeon suit single threaded business applications that never scale with cores.
Towers and short depth rack boards pair it with unbuffered or registered ECC DIMMs per manual. Four fast cores with eight threads cover file, mail and small database duty. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide contrasts this socketed server part with soldered designs.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E5-1410 fits LGA 1356 in FCLGA1356 form. Single socket Romley-EN boards with the C600 series controller carry it, with C602 the common reference. The vendor list must show the exact E5-1410 string with Sandy Bridge-EN microcode.
At 80 W tower and rack vendor heatsinks apply. Unlike 2400 parts, no second socket exists, so board choice stays in the single socket catalog. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers server pairing.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3 at 800, 1066 or 1333 MT/s, three channels, with ECC. Entry boards accept unbuffered ECC where the manual allows, while registered DIMMs suit larger populations. Populate three channels for bandwidth.
PCI Express is 24 lanes of PCIe 3.0 for storage and network controllers. Without QPI, all I/O hangs off the single socket, which simplifies placement.
Cooling uses vendor qualified heatsinks for 80 W with tower or rack airflow. No retail mount exists.
Upgrade paths
Within LGA 1356 the Xeon E5-1410 is single socket only, so dual socket moves need a board change to a 2400 capable design. Faster single socket Sandy Bridge-EN or Ivy Bridge-EN parts on the same board are the in place path, where vendor lists allow. A v2 comparison is Intel Xeon E5-1410 v2 on the same socket.
A platform move means a DDR4 server generation. Keep the node for entry business services where four fast Sandy cores still work.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E5-1410 use?
It uses LGA 1356. Single socket C600 series boards carry it.
Is the Xeon E5-1410 for dual socket boards?
No. The 1400 numbering is single socket only.
What memory does the Xeon E5-1410 use?
DDR3 at 800, 1066 or 1333 MT/s, three channels, with ECC.
Does the Xeon E5-1410 have turbo boost?
Yes. Base is 2.8 GHz with up to 3.2 GHz turbo.
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