Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 socket: LGA 2011-v3
The Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 uses the LGA 2011-v3 socket. It is a quad Haswell-EP workstation part with eight threads from 3.7 GHz to 3.8 GHz at 140 W with 10 MB of cache.
- Socket
- LGA 2011-v3
- Launched
- September 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 140 W
- Codename
- Haswell-EP
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E5
- Clocks
- 3.7 / 3.8 GHz
Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Haswell-EP cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 3.7 GHz base, up to 3.8 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 10 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 140 W |
| Manufacturing process | 22 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4, four channels, ECC |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 40 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | None (workstation graphics required) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA2011-3 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 needs a motherboard with a LGA 2011-v3 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| C612 series | C612 | 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 2011-v3.
LGA 2011-v3 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 2,011 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 52.5 × 45 mm |
| Introduced | August 2014 |
| Memory | DDR4-2400, four channels, up to 128 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | 80 × 80 mm |
What the Xeon E5-1630 v3 is
The Xeon E5-1630 v3 is a top clocked Haswell-EP quad for single socket workstations on LGA 2011-v3. Intel set four cores and eight threads at 3.7 GHz base with turbo to 3.8 GHz. Ten megabytes of Smart Cache serve interactive design. Power is 140 W on 22 nm from September 2014. Very high clocks lead the workstation quad line for buyers who prize response with ECC.
Near 4 GHz operation keeps modeling direct while eight threads cover background renders. Bursts to 3.8 GHz lift single thread steps. ECC DDR4 guards long sessions. Professional graphics handle display, since no integrated GPU ships. Fast storage shapes project opens. It is a workstation socket for engineers who want the fastest quad threads with protection.
DDR4 ECC over four channels feeds the socket with DMI to the companion. The mix suits single socket towers where four fast threads beat slower wider parts for interactive use.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E5-1630 v3 fits LGA 2011-v3 on C612 workstation boards for uniprocessor use. Check the vendor BIOS matrix for v3 stepping support. Dual socket server boards accept it but target different maps.
Memory is ECC UDIMMs or RDIMMs over four channels per board support. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide is desktop focused, so follow workstation population rules. Cooling needs a 140 W tower with strong airflow.
A six core on the same socket adds threads where renders queue. Confirm power and memory support before moving between workstation SKUs.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 ECC quad channel suits interactive projects. Thirty two gigabytes covers design with NVMe. Matched sticks give bandwidth. Speed steps with population per manual.
Forty PCIe lanes feed graphics plus fast storage for project files. Layouts favor x16 professional graphics with NVMe beside. Chipset lanes add USB and SATA. Manuals show U.2 sharing.
Tower 140 W cooling sustains 3.7 GHz with bursts to 3.8 GHz. Firm mount pressure matters on the large package. Keep case exhausts open during long sessions.
Upgrade paths
Within the socket the Intel Xeon E5-1620 v3 with four slightly slower threads trims cost on similar boards. The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v3 with six faster threads adds width for heavier renders. Both share C612 workstation mounting.
Newer workstation sockets replace Grantley. The E5-1630 v3 covers desks where four very fast threads at 140 W are ideal.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon E5-1630 v3 use?
It uses LGA 2011-v3 on C612 workstation boards.
How many cores does the Xeon E5-1630 v3 have?
Four cores and eight threads at 3.7 GHz base with turbo to 3.8 GHz.
How much cache does the Xeon E5-1630 v3 have?
10 MB of Smart Cache.
What is the TDP of the Xeon E5-1630 v3?
140 W for single socket workstations.
Sources and verification
- List of Intel Xeon processors Haswell-based (Wikipedia, E5-1630 v3 data)
- Haswell microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Haswell-EP data)
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