Intel Xeon E7-8860 socket: LGA 1567
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 uses the LGA 1567 socket. It is a 130 W ten core Westmere-EX server part at 2.26 GHz with turbo to 2.67 GHz for eight socket boards.
- Socket
- LGA 1567
- Launched
- April 2011
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 20
- Base power
- 130 W
- Codename
- Westmere-EX
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E7
- Clocks
- 2.26 / 2.67 GHz
Intel Xeon E7-8860 specifications
| Cores | 10 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Westmere-EX cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.26 GHz base, 2.67 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 130 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066, ECC registered with buffering, four channels per socket |
| QPI links | 4 links, 6.4 GT/s |
| PCI Express | No lanes from the CPU; I/O via Intel 7500 chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (server part) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | FCLGA1567 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E7-8860 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1567 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 7500 Boxboro | 7500 | 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 1567.
LGA 1567 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,567 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | March 2010 |
| Memory | DDR3 ECC registered with buffering, four channels per socket |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon E7-8860 is
Intel Xeon E7-8860 is a ten core Westmere-EX server processor that Intel released in April 2011 for eight socket boards. It runs at 2.26 GHz base with turbo to 2.67 GHz and includes Hyper-Threading, so 10 cores give 20 threads. Cache is 24 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 130 W on a 32 nm process.
Eight socket boards hold 160 threads with this chip for large databases. Buffered memory stripes datasets across all sockets. The same silicon as E7-2860 and E7-4860 fits smaller boards.
There is no integrated graphics on this die. Each socket carries four DDR3 channels with ECC and buffering. The chip launched in the second quarter of 2011.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E7-8860 fits LGA 1567 in FCLGA1567 form. Eight socket server boards with the Intel 7500 chipset carry it. The board BIOS must list the exact E7-8860 string.
CPUs connect over QuickPath Interconnect, while PCIe comes from the chipset. A board that lists E7-8800 strings is the safe choice for large builds.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066, ECC registered with buffering, four channels per socket. Fill risers in matched sets per the board manual. Large boards reach terabytes with all sockets filled.
QPI links run at 6.4 GT/s between sockets. PCIe comes from the Intel 7500 chipset rather than the processor.
Cooling uses board specific server heatsinks with M3 screws under data center airflow. Match the heatsink to the chassis direction.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1567 the E7-8860 can move to the E7-8870 for higher clocks on the same large board. Memory and storage carry over where the board lists both strings. A same family reference is Intel Xeon E7-2850.
A platform move to a current server socket needs new boards and DDR4 memory. Keep the E7 board for database duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 use?
It uses LGA 1567 on eight socket server boards.
Does the Xeon E7-8860 have Hyper-Threading?
Yes. Ten cores give 20 threads.
What memory does the Xeon E7-8860 use?
DDR3-1066 ECC registered with buffering, four channels per socket.
How is the Xeon E7-8860 different from the E7-2860?
The E7-8860 fits eight socket boards. The same silicon as E7-2860 fits two.
Sources and verification
- Products formerly Westmere EX (Intel ARK, E7-8860 2.26 GHz turbo 2.67 24MB 130W Q2-11)
- Westmere (Wikipedia, E7-8860 2.26 GHz 24MB 130W Apr 2011)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .