Intel Xeon E7530 socket: LGA 1567

The Intel Xeon E7530 uses the LGA 1567 socket. It is a 105 W six core Nehalem-EX part at 1.866 GHz with Turbo Boost to 2.133 GHz and 12 MB of L3 cache.

Socket
LGA 1567
Launched
March 2010
Cores and threads
6 and 12
Base power
105 W
Codename
Nehalem-EX
Segment
Server
Clocks
1.87 / 2.13 GHz

Intel Xeon E7530 specifications

Cores6
Threads12
Core architectureNehalem-EX cores on 45 nm
Clocks1.866 GHz base, 2.133 GHz Turbo Boost
Cache12 MB L3 (shared)
Processor base power (TDP)105 W
Manufacturing process45 nm
Memory supportDDR3 ECC, four channels
PCI ExpressPCIe Gen 2 from the chipset
Integrated graphicsNone
MultiplierLocked
PackageLGA1567

Motherboard and chipset compatibility

Intel Xeon E7530 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1567 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.

SeriesChipsetsSupport
7500 Boxboro7500Works 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

TypeLGA, 1,567 contacts
Package sizen/a
IntroducedMarch 2010
MemoryDDR3 ECC registered with buffering, four channels per socket
Cooler mounting holesBoard specific (server heatsink)

Read the full LGA 1567 socket guide

What the Xeon E7530 is

The Intel Xeon E7530 is a six core Nehalem-EX part from March 2010. It runs six Beckton cores at 1.866 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 2.133 GHz, with Hyper-Threading for twelve threads. Cache is 12 MB of shared L3 on a 45 nm process. Power is rated at 105 W.

The E7530 trims cache against the 18 MB E7540 for cost sensitive multiprocessor nodes. Against the E6540 it matches threads with lower turbo at the same 105 W.

Memory is DDR3 ECC in four channels per socket.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The Xeon E7530 fits LGA 1567 with 1567 lands. Boxboro 7500 boards boot it natively.

The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

Memory is DDR3 ECC in four channels per socket.

QPI links scale to eight sockets, with PCIe Gen 2 from the chipset.

Cooling uses server heatsinks rated for 105 W.

Upgrade paths

On LGA 1567 the upgrade is the E7540 with 18 MB of cache on the same board. Beyond LGA 1567 a move to Sandy Bridge E7 needs a new platform.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Xeon E7530 use?

LGA 1567, the 1567-land package on 7500 Boxboro boards.

How many cores does the Xeon E7530 have?

Six cores and twelve threads at 1.866 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 2.133 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

What memory works with the Xeon E7530?

DDR3 ECC in four channels per socket.

Sources and verification

  1. List of Xeon microprocessors 45 to 22 nm (Simple Wikipedia)
  2. Intel Xeon E7540 Specs (TechPowerUp)

Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .