Intel Celeron P1053 socket: LGA 1366

The Intel Celeron P1053 uses the LGA 1366 socket. It is a 30 W single core Jasper Forest storage processor at 1333 MHz with Hyper-Threading and 2 MB of cache for embedded storage platforms.

Socket
LGA 1366
Launched
February 2010
Cores and threads
1 and 2
Base power
30 W
Segment
Server
Clocks
1.33 GHz

Intel Celeron P1053 specifications

Cores1
Threads2
Core architectureJasper Forest cores on 45 nm
Clocks1333 MHz (no turbo)
Cache2 MB
Processor base power (TDP)30 W
Manufacturing process45 nm
Memory supportDDR3 ECC (board dependent)
PCI ExpressPCIe from the board chipset
Integrated graphicsNone
MultiplierLocked
PackageLGA1366

Motherboard compatibility

Intel Celeron P1053 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1366 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.

LGA 1366 at a glance

TypeLGA, 1,366 contacts
Package sizen/a
Introduced2008
MemoryDDR3 triple channel, up to 24 GB on desktop boards
Cooler mounting holes80 × 80 mm

Read the full LGA 1366 socket guide

What the Celeron P1053 is

The Intel Celeron P1053 is a single core Jasper Forest storage processor from February 2010. It runs one Nehalem class core at 1333 MHz with Hyper-Threading for two threads, backed by 2 MB of cache. Power is rated at 30 W on a 45 nm process on LGA 1366.

Jasper Forest is the Nehalem based storage family in Xeon C5500 and C3500 clothes with a Celeron entry model for control plane work. The P1053 covers single threaded storage tasks where a full Xeon would idle. Per-SKU details beyond the task list survive in few open sources, so this page stays close to the listed clocks, cache and power.

There is no graphics on this die. Display and I/O come from the storage board chipset.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The Celeron P1053 fits LGA 1366 with 1366 lands. Storage boards with Jasper Forest firmware boot it directly. Check the vendor CPU list because retail X58 boards rarely list storage SKUs.

The socket compatibility table carries no per-codename claim for Jasper Forest, so the page shows the neutral sentence. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules, and the Intel Xeon LC3528 page shows the dual core storage sibling.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

Memory is DDR3 ECC through the board design for storage integrity. The board fixes the population, so check the vendor list.

PCIe comes from the board chipset for storage controllers and networking.

Cooling uses a server heatsink rated for 30 W on the 80 × 80 mm pattern with threaded backplates on server boards.

Upgrade paths

On LGA 1366 the storage upgrade is a dual or quad Jasper Forest such as the LC3528 on the same board. Beyond the storage platform a move to Xeon 5600 series needs a standard server board.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Celeron P1053 use?

LGA 1366, the 1366-land package on storage boards with Jasper Forest firmware.

How many cores does the Celeron P1053 have?

One core and two threads at 1333 MHz with 2 MB of cache.

What memory works with the Celeron P1053?

DDR3 ECC through the board design.

Sources and verification

  1. Intel Xeon C5500 and C3500 PCN (Intel)
  2. Intel Xeon C5500 and C3500 Datasheet Vol 1 (Intel)

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