Intel Xeon E5502 socket: LGA 1366
The Intel Xeon E5502 uses the LGA 1366 socket. It is an 80 W dual core Gainestown server part at 1.866 GHz with 4 MB of L3 cache for entry dual socket nodes.
- Socket
- LGA 1366
- Launched
- March 2009
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 80 W
- Codename
- Nehalem-EP
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E
- Clocks
- 1.87 GHz
Intel Xeon E5502 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Gainestown cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 1.866 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 4 MB L3 (shared) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 80 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3 ECC triple channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen 2 from the chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | LGA1366 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E5502 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 5500 and 5520 server | 5500, 5520 | 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 1366.
LGA 1366 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,366 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | 2008 |
| Memory | DDR3 triple channel, up to 24 GB on desktop boards |
| Cooler mounting holes | 80 × 80 mm |
What the Xeon E5502 is
The Intel Xeon E5502 is a dual core Gainestown server processor from March 2009. It runs two Nehalem cores at 1.866 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 4 MB of shared L3 on a 45 nm process. Power is rated at 80 W.
The E5502 covers entry dual socket nodes where per socket cost matters most. Preview tables place it at 1.86 GHz with 4 MB and 80 W. Against the E5503 at 2.0 GHz it trails on clocks at the same 80 W.
Memory is DDR3 ECC triple channel per socket.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E5502 fits LGA 1366 with 1366 lands. Intel 5500 and 5520 chipset boards boot Gainestown directly.
The socket table covers Nehalem-EP natively. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR3 ECC triple channel per socket.
QPI links scale to dual socket nodes, with PCIe Gen 2 from the chipset.
Cooling uses server heatsinks rated for 80 W.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1366 the server upgrade is the E5503 or a quad Gainestown on the same board. Beyond LGA 1366 a move to Sandy Bridge E5 needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon E5502 use?
LGA 1366, the 1366-land package on 5500 and 5520 chipset boards. Gainestown is the Xeon 5500 name for Nehalem-EP.
How many cores does the Xeon E5502 have?
Two cores and two threads at 1.866 GHz with 4 MB of shared L3 cache.
What memory works with the Xeon E5502?
DDR3 ECC triple channel per socket.
Sources and verification
- Preview Here Comes Intels Nehalem (CRN)
- Tested Processor List for Intel 5500 and 5520 Chipset (Intel)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .