Intel Xeon 5110 socket: Socket 771

The Intel Xeon 5110 uses the Socket 771 socket. It is a 65 W dual-core Woodcrest server part at 1.6 GHz with 4 MB of shared L2 cache for entry racks.

Launched
June 2006
Cores and threads
2 and 2
Base power
65 W
Codename
Woodcrest
Segment
Server
Clocks
1.6 GHz

Intel Xeon 5110 specifications

Cores2
Threads2
Core architectureWoodcrest cores on 65 nm
Clocks1.6 GHz (no turbo)
Cache4 MB shared L2
Processor base power (TDP)65 W
Manufacturing process65 nm
Memory supportDDR2 FB-DIMMs through the server board chipset
Front side bus1066 MT/s
PCI ExpressPCIe from the board chipset
Integrated graphicsNone
MultiplierLocked
PackageLGA 771

Motherboard compatibility

Intel Xeon 5110 needs a motherboard with a Socket 771 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket 771 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.

Socket 771 at a glance

TypeLGA, 771 contacts
Package size37.5 × 37.5 mm
IntroducedMay 2006
MemoryDDR2 and DDR3 through the server board chipset
Cooler mounting holesBoard specific (server heatsink)

Read the full Socket 771 socket guide

What the Xeon 5110 is

The Intel Xeon 5110 is a 1.6 GHz dual-core server processor from June 2006. It runs two Core cores at 1.6 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 4 MB of shared L2 on a 65 nm process. Power is rated at 65 W on Socket 771.

The 5110 opened the Woodcrest 5100 line on a 1066 MT/s bus with a 6x multiplier at about 209 dollars launch price. It exists because entry servers wanted Core efficiency with the full 4 MB cache at the lowest Woodcrest clock.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The 5110 fits dual-socket Socket 771 server boards with a BIOS that lists Woodcrest parts. It suits entry racks qualified for 65 W dual cores. 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 1066 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 65 W envelope in racks with directed airflow.

Upgrade paths

On Socket 771 the upgrade is the Xeon 5120 at 1.867 GHz with the same 4 MB cache at 65 W, or Dempsey parts where the board lists NetBurst. Beyond Socket 771 a move to a newer Xeon platform needs new boards and memory.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Xeon 5110 use?

Socket 771, in dual-socket server boards with Woodcrest support.

How many cores does the Xeon 5110 have?

Two cores and 2 threads at 1.6 GHz with 4 MB of shared L2 cache.

What memory works with the Xeon 5110?

DDR2 FB-DIMMs through the server board chipset.

Sources and verification

  1. List of Intel Xeon processors (Core-based) (Wikipedia)
  2. LGA 771 (Wikipedia)

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