Intel Xeon E5-2407 socket: LGA 1356
The Intel Xeon E5-2407 uses the LGA 1356 socket. It is an 80 W quad core Sandy Bridge-EN server part without Hyper-Threading at 2.2 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 1356
- Launched
- May 2012
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 80 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge-EN
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E5
- Clocks
- 2.2 GHz
Intel Xeon E5-2407 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 10 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 80 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-800 and 1066, 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 E5-2407 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 E5-2407 is
Intel Xeon E5-2407 is a quad core Sandy Bridge-EN server processor that Intel released in May 2012 for entry dual socket servers. It runs at a fixed 2.2 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 10 MB. Power is rated at 80 W on a 32 nm process. The 400 MHz step over the 2403 is the only change in kind.
No integrated graphics are present. Memory stays at DDR3-800 and 1066 over three channels with ECC. The chip gives 24 PCIe 3.0 lanes plus one 6.4 GT/s QPI link for socket pairs.
Higher fixed clocks suit single threaded infrastructure services that never use turbo. Boards pair it with registered DIMMs and basic RAID. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide contrasts this socketed server part with soldered designs.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E5-2407 fits LGA 1356 in FCLGA1356 form. C600 series Socket B2 boards on the Romley-EN platform carry it. The vendor list must show the exact E5-2407 string with Sandy Bridge-EN microcode.
At 80 W standard server heatsinks apply. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers server pairing.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-800 and 1066, three channels, with ECC and registered DIMMs. Three populated channels feed four cores adequately.
PCI Express is 24 lanes of PCIe 3.0 per socket. The 6.4 GT/s QPI link joins pairs. I/O stays near its socket on NUMA systems.
Cooling is vendor qualified for 80 W with chassis airflow. No retail mount exists.
Upgrade paths
Within LGA 1356 the Xeon E5-2407 can move to threaded or turbo equipped E5-2400 parts on the same board, adding Hyper-Threading first. Memory may step to faster DIMMs with the new SKU. A plain core comparison is Intel Xeon E5-2403 below it.
A platform move means a DDR4 generation. Keep the node for steady infrastructure duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E5-2407 use?
It uses LGA 1356. C600 series Socket B2 boards carry it.
How is the Xeon E5-2407 different from the E5-2403?
Base is 2.2 GHz instead of 1.8 GHz. Both lack Hyper-Threading and turbo at 80 W.
What memory does the Xeon E5-2407 use?
DDR3-800 and 1066, three channels, with ECC and registered DIMMs.
Is the Xeon E5-2407 for dual socket boards?
Yes. The 2400 numbering allows two sockets.
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