Intel Xeon W-1290E socket: LGA 1200
The Intel Xeon W-1290E uses the LGA 1200 socket. It is a 95 W embedded ten core workstation processor with ECC support.
- Socket
- LGA 1200
- Launched
- May 2020
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 20
- Base power
- 95 W
- Codename
- Comet Lake
- Segment
- Workstation
- Family
- Intel Xeon W
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 4.8 GHz
Intel Xeon W-1290E specifications
| Cores | 10 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz with Turbo Boost Max 3.0 |
| Cache | 20 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 ECC UDIMM, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 MHz base, up to 1.20 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported, DDR4 ECC UDIMM |
| Package | FCLGA1200 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon W-1290E needs a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 500 series | Z590, H570, B560, H510, Q570, W580 | Works out of the box |
| 400 series: Z490, H470, Q470, W480 | Z490, H470, Q470, W480 | Works out of the box |
| 400 series: B460, H410 | B460, H410 | 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 1200.
LGA 1200 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,200 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | April 2020 |
| Memory | DDR4 only |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Xeon W-1290E is
The Xeon W-1290E is a ten core, twenty thread embedded workstation processor from Comet Lake. It launched in May 2020 with a high 3.5 GHz base and up to 4.8 GHz boost at 95 W. The E suffix marks embedded broad market supply for industrial boards.
The high base clock leads the embedded W-1200 line for sustained control and vision throughput. Twenty megabytes of cache back ten cores in inspection and automation. ECC UDIMM support keeps long production shifts safe from memory errors.
UHD Graphics 630 drive operator displays with triple output. The 95 W envelope needs active industrial cooling with filtered airflow. Machine builders pick this E part for years of stable supply rather than peak retail clocks.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The W-1290E fits LGA 1200 on W480E embedded boards with 95 W thermal validation. Standard W480 workstation boards also accept it with the same ECC support. Consumer boards boot the chip but skip ECC and embedded features.
Wide temperature cabinets need heatsinks rated for continuous 95 W plus dust filters. Shock and vibration testing follows the board vendor, not the CPU alone. Boards for LGA 1151 do not fit.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains chipset roles for embedded buyers choosing between W480E and commercial W480.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2933 ECC UDIMM in two channels up to 128 GB is the rated embedded memory. Industrial SODIMM variants appear on compact W480E boards. ECC stays active for 24 hour duty.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes split for frame grabbers, NICs and NVMe per board design. Vision systems often dedicate lanes to capture plus storage. Chipset lanes cover fieldbus and serial.
The 75 mm LGA 1200 pattern accepts embedded 95 W blocks with blower or heat pipe designs. Passive approaches need cabinet airflow. See the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide for pattern details.
Upgrade paths
Inside embedded LGA 1200 the W-1290TE drops to 35 W for sealed boxes, while the standard Intel Xeon W-1290 trims power to 80 W with higher boost. Both keep the board family with firmware checks.
Full platform refreshes move to newer embedded sockets with DDR5. Many W-1290E lines stay in service with storage and memory refreshes while ten cores cover growth.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon W-1290E use?
It uses LGA 1200 on W480 and W480E boards.
Does the W-1290E support ECC?
Yes, DDR4-2933 ECC UDIMM up to 128 GB.
How fast is the W-1290E?
3.5 GHz base with up to 4.8 GHz boost across ten cores.
What graphics are in the W-1290E?
Intel UHD Graphics 630 for operator displays.
When did the W-1290E launch?
May 2020 with the Xeon W-1200 embedded line.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon W-1290E specifications (Intel)
- List of Intel Xeon processors, Comet Lake based (Wikipedia)
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