Intel Xeon X7560 socket: LGA 1567
The Intel Xeon X7560 uses the LGA 1567 socket. It is a 130 W eight core Nehalem-EX part at 2.266 GHz with Turbo Boost to 2.666 GHz and 24 MB of L3 cache for large multiprocessor nodes.
- Socket
- LGA 1567
- Launched
- March 30, 2010
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 16
- Base power
- 130 W
- Codename
- Nehalem-EX
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon X
- Clocks
- 2.27 / 2.67 GHz
Intel Xeon X7560 specifications
| Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Nehalem-EX cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 2.266 GHz base, 2.666 GHz Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 24 MB L3 (shared) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 130 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1333 ECC, four channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen 2 from the chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | LGA1567 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon X7560 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1567 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 7500 Boxboro | 7500 | 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 1567.
LGA 1567 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,567 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | March 2010 |
| Memory | DDR3 ECC registered with buffering, four channels per socket |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon X7560 is
The Intel Xeon X7560 is an eight core Nehalem-EX part from March 2010. It runs eight Beckton cores at 2.266 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 2.666 GHz, with Hyper-Threading for sixteen threads. Cache is 24 MB of shared L3 on a 45 nm process. Power is rated at 130 W.
The X7560 is the cache flagship of the batch with 24 MB for large databases on up to eight sockets. Against the X7550 it adds cache and turbo at the same 130 W. Four QPI links at 6.4 GT/s scale nodes with buffered DDR3 memory.
Memory is DDR3-1333 ECC in four channels per socket.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon X7560 fits LGA 1567 with 1567 lands. Boxboro 7500 boards boot it natively with matched steppings.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR3-1333 ECC in four channels per socket.
Four QPI links scale to eight sockets, with PCIe Gen 2 from the chipset.
Cooling uses server heatsinks rated for 130 W.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1567 there is no larger stock cache option, so the path is a used X7560 or a move to Sandy Bridge E7. Keep it where 24 MB of cache still covers the database.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon X7560 use?
LGA 1567, the 1567-land package on 7500 Boxboro boards.
How many cores does the Xeon X7560 have?
Eight cores and sixteen threads at 2.266 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 2.666 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache.
What memory works with the Xeon X7560?
DDR3-1333 ECC in four channels per socket.
Sources and verification
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