Intel Xeon E5-2692 v3 socket: LGA 2011-v3
The Intel Xeon E5-2692 v3 uses the LGA 2011-v3 socket. It is a twelve core Haswell-EP server part with 24 threads from 3.0 GHz to 3.6 GHz at 165 W with 30 MB of cache.
- Socket
- LGA 2011-v3
- Launched
- September 2014
- Cores and threads
- 12 and 24
- Base power
- 165 W
- Codename
- Haswell-EP
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E5
- Clocks
- 3.0 / 3.6 GHz
Intel Xeon E5-2692 v3 specifications
| Cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 24 |
| Core architecture | Haswell-EP cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, up to 3.6 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 30 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 165 W |
| Manufacturing process | 22 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4, four channels, ECC |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 40 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | None (server board graphics) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA2011-3 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E5-2692 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 E5-2692 v3 is
The Xeon E5-2692 v3 is an OEM Haswell-EP twelve core with very high clocks for vendor systems on LGA 2011-v3. Intel set twelve cores and 24 threads at 3.0 GHz base with turbo to 3.6 GHz. Thirty megabytes of Smart Cache serve demanding tenants. Power is 165 W on 22 nm from September 2014. High sustained clocks suit vendor clouds that pay for speed per core at scale.
A 3.0 GHz base is the fastest of the twelve core v3 line and keeps all core work direct. Turbo to 3.6 GHz covers single thread bursts. Twenty four threads consolidate guests with ECC protection. No integrated graphics exist. OEM validation gates stepping to vendor platforms, so generic boards may reject it. Used buyers meet it in system pulls.
DDR4 ECC over four channels feeds each socket with two QPI links between dual nodes. The mix is a server socket for vendor deployments where fast twelve cores at 165 W are specified.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E5-2692 v3 fits LGA 2011-v3 on vendor C612 Grantley systems. OEM firmware matrices decide support, so verify the exact system before sourcing used parts. Desktop X99 never accepts this server OEM chip.
Memory is ECC RDIMMs over four channels. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide is desktop focused, so follow vendor population rules. Cooling uses vendor 165 W heatsinks with strong rack airflow.
Retail twelve core E5 v3 offer wider board support where OEM locks bind. Check microcode before any cross vendor plan.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 ECC quad channel per socket suits fast tenants. Even DIMM maps protect NUMA balance. Large RDIMMs reach high counts. Speed steps with population per manual.
Forty PCIe lanes per socket feed fabric and NVMe for cloud storage. NUMA placement across QPI links matters at twelve cores. Vendor manuals detail slot maps.
Vendor 165 W cooling sustains high base clocks with cool inlets. No retail cooler exists. Power delivery and inlet air decide all core residency.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket the Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3 at 2.6 GHz to 3.5 GHz offers retail availability with broad board support. The Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 with twelve cores is a lower power retail step. Both need platform checks.
Newer sockets replace Grantley. The E5-2692 v3 covers OEM clouds where fast twelve cores at 165 W are specified.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon E5-2692 v3 use?
It uses LGA 2011-v3 on vendor C612 systems.
How many cores does the Xeon E5-2692 v3 have?
Twelve cores and 24 threads at 3.0 GHz base with turbo to 3.6 GHz.
How much cache does the Xeon E5-2692 v3 have?
30 MB of Smart Cache.
What is the TDP of the Xeon E5-2692 v3?
165 W as an OEM vendor part.
Sources and verification
- List of Intel Xeon processors Haswell-based (Wikipedia, E5-2692 v3 data)
- Haswell microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Haswell-EP data)
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