Intel Xeon W-1290TE socket: LGA 1200
The Intel Xeon W-1290TE uses the LGA 1200 socket. It is a 35 W embedded ten core workstation processor with ECC support.
- Socket
- LGA 1200
- Launched
- May 2020
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 20
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Comet Lake
- Segment
- Workstation
- Family
- Intel Xeon W
- Clocks
- 1.8 / 4.5 GHz
Intel Xeon W-1290TE specifications
| Cores | 10 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 4.5 GHz with Turbo Boost Max 3.0 |
| Cache | 20 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 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-1290TE 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-1290TE is
The Xeon W-1290TE is a ten core, twenty thread embedded workstation processor from the Comet Lake W-1200 family. It launched in May 2020 with a low 1.8 GHz base and up to 4.5 GHz boost inside a 35 W envelope. The TE suffix marks embedded broad market use with extended supply for industrial boards.
Twenty megabytes of Smart Cache support CAD viewers, control software and edge servers that juggle many threads. Burst reaches workstation speeds for single thread tasks while sustained power stays compact. ECC UDIMM support corrects single bit errors during long shifts.
UHD Graphics 630 drive control room displays without a card. The chip fits W480E embedded boards for machine vision and automation. Buyers confirm embedded availability windows with the board vendor, since TE supply differs from standard trays.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The W-1290TE fits LGA 1200 on W480E embedded boards validated for the 35 W power table. Standard W480 workstation boards can also post the chip, since the socket and Comet Lake support match. Consumer 400 series boards may boot it but lack ECC validation.
ECC UDIMM memory needs a W480 or W480E board; non ECC boards run the chip without error correction. Compact industrial chassis with 35 W heatsinks hold sustained clocks. Boards for LGA 1151 are incompatible.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains why workstation fit follows chipset plus board validation rather than socket alone.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2933 ECC UDIMM in two channels up to 128 GB is the rated workstation setup. Matched ECC pairs hold the rated speed with correction active. Non ECC DDR4 also runs where the board allows, without correction.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes wire as x16, x8 plus x8, or x8 plus x4 plus x4 for capture cards, NICs and NVMe. Embedded boards often split lanes across slots for I/O. Throughput planning should use the board block diagram.
Cooling uses the 75 mm LGA 1200 pattern with 35 W embedded heatsinks. Passive blocks need case airflow for boost. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers pattern reuse for service spares.
Upgrade paths
Inside embedded LGA 1200 the W-1290E raises clocks at 95 W where cooling allows, while the W-1270E drops to eight cores for cost relief. Both keep W480E boards with firmware checks. The TE to E move suits cabinets with active cooling.
Standard workstation users can step to the 80 W Intel Xeon W-1290 on W480 for higher sustained speed. Newer platforms need full requalification for embedded deployments.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon W-1290TE use?
It uses LGA 1200 on W480 and W480E workstation boards.
Does the W-1290TE support ECC memory?
Yes, DDR4-2933 ECC UDIMM up to 128 GB on W480 class boards.
How fast is the W-1290TE?
1.8 GHz base with up to 4.5 GHz boost across ten cores.
What does TE mean?
A 35 W embedded tune with extended supply for industrial boards.
When did the W-1290TE launch?
May 2020 with the Xeon W-1200 workstation family.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon W-1290TE specifications (Intel)
- List of Intel Xeon processors, Comet Lake based (Wikipedia)
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