Intel Xeon X5482 socket: Socket 771
The Intel Xeon X5482 uses the Socket 771 socket. It is a 150 W quad-core Harpertown server part at 3.2 GHz with 12 MB of L2 cache for top performance racks.
- Socket
- Socket 771
- Launched
- November 2007
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 150 W
- Codename
- Harpertown
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon
- Clocks
- 3.2 GHz
Intel Xeon X5482 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Harpertown cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 3.2 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 12 MB L2 (2x6 MB) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 150 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 FB-DIMMs through the server board chipset |
| Front side bus | 1600 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | LGA 771 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon X5482 needs a motherboard with a Socket 771 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Intel 5400 series | 5400 | 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 Socket 771.
Socket 771 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 771 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | May 2006 |
| Memory | DDR2 and DDR3 through the server board chipset |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon X5482 is
The Intel Xeon X5482 is a 3.2 GHz top performance server quad core from November 2007. It runs four Core cores at 3.2 GHz with no turbo, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 12 MB of L2 as two 6 MB dies on a 45 nm process. Power is rated at 150 W on Socket 771.
The X5482 closed the Harpertown 5400 line on a 1600 MT/s bus with an 8x multiplier at about 1279 dollars launch price. It exists because flagship servers wanted the fastest 45 nm quad with the full 12 MB cache at the top 150 W envelope.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The X5482 fits dual-socket Socket 771 server boards with a BIOS that lists 1600 MT/s flagship Harpertown quads. It suits flagship racks qualified for 150 W quads. 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 FB-DIMMs through the server board chipset.
A 1600 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 150 W envelope in flagship chassis with directed airflow.
Upgrade paths
On Socket 771 the upgrade stays within flagship Harpertown, as the X5482 tops the 1600 MT/s line. The Intel Xeon X5472 at 3 GHz drops to 120 W with the same cache, or the Intel Xeon E5472 at 3 GHz drops to 80 W. Beyond Socket 771 a move to a newer Xeon platform needs new boards and memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon X5482 use?
Socket 771, in dual-socket server boards with flagship Harpertown support.
How many cores does the Xeon X5482 have?
Four cores and 4 threads at 3.2 GHz with 12 MB of L2 cache.
What memory works with the Xeon X5482?
DDR2 FB-DIMMs through the server board chipset.
Sources and verification
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