Intel Xeon E7320 socket: Socket 604

The Intel Xeon E7320 uses the Socket 604 socket. It is an 80 W quad-core Tigerton server part at 2.133 GHz with 4 MB of L2 cache for multiprocessor racks.

Launched
September 2007
Cores and threads
4 and 4
Base power
80 W
Codename
Tigerton
Segment
Server
Clocks
2.13 GHz

Intel Xeon E7320 specifications

Cores4
Threads4
Core architectureTigerton cores on 65 nm
Clocks2.133 GHz (no turbo)
Cache4 MB L2 (2x2 MB)
Processor base power (TDP)80 W
Manufacturing process65 nm
Memory supportDDR2 through the server board chipset
Front side bus1066 MT/s
PCI ExpressPCIe from the board chipset
Integrated graphicsNone
MultiplierLocked
PackageSocket 604 (604-pin FC-mPGA)

Motherboard compatibility

Intel Xeon E7320 needs a motherboard with a Socket 604 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket 604 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.

Socket 604 at a glance

TypePGA, 604 contacts
Package sizen/a
Introduced2002
MemoryDDR2 memory through the Caneland board chipset
Cooler mounting holesBoard specific (server heatsink)

Read the full Socket 604 socket guide

What the Xeon E7320 is

The Intel Xeon E7320 is a 2.133 GHz multiprocessor quad core from September 2007. It runs four Core cores at 2.133 GHz with no turbo, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 4 MB of L2 as two 2 MB dies on a 65 nm process. Power is rated at 80 W on Socket 604.

The E7320 served as the entry Tigerton quad on a 1066 MT/s bus with an 8x multiplier at about 1177 dollars launch price. It exists because multiprocessor buyers wanted quad core throughput with a smaller cache at the same 80 W as larger quads.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The E7320 fits Socket 604 multiprocessor server boards with a BIOS that lists Tigerton quads. It suits quad-processor chassis qualified for 80 W parts. Check the server maker CPU list for the exact board and stepping. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

Memory is DDR2 through the server board chipset.

A 1066 MT/s front side bus ties the CPU to the server chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.

Cooling uses vendor qualified server heatsinks for the 80 W envelope in multiprocessor chassis with directed airflow.

Upgrade paths

On Socket 604 the upgrade is the Intel Xeon E7340 at 2.4 GHz with 8 MB of cache at 80 W, or the Intel Xeon E7210 at 2.4 GHz for a dual core at the same power. Beyond Socket 604 a move to a newer Xeon platform needs new boards and memory.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Xeon E7320 use?

Socket 604, in multiprocessor server boards with Tigerton support.

How many cores does the Xeon E7320 have?

Four cores and 4 threads at 2.133 GHz with 4 MB of L2 cache.

What memory works with the Xeon E7320?

DDR2 through the server board chipset.

Sources and verification

  1. List of Intel Xeon processors (Core-based) (Wikipedia)
  2. Socket 604 (Wikipedia)

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