Intel Xeon 6710E socket: LGA 4710
The Intel Xeon 6710E uses LGA 4710, the LGA server socket for Sierra Forest Xeon 6 with DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen5 lanes. The 64-core E-only chip at 205 W suits dense cloud boards.
- Socket
- LGA 4710
- Launched
- June 2024
- Cores and threads
- 64 and 64
- Base power
- 205 W
- Codename
- Sierra Forest
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon 6700E
- Clocks
- 2.4 / 3.2 GHz
Intel Xeon 6710E specifications
| Cores | 64 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 64 (no Hyper-Threading) |
| Core architecture | Sierra Glen (E-cores only) |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz base, up to 3.2 GHz boost |
| Cache | 96 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 205 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 3 |
| Memory support | DDR5 with ECC, 8 channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | FCLGA4710 |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon 6710E needs a motherboard with a LGA 4710 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 4710 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 4710 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 4,710 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | June 2024 |
| Memory | DDR5, 8 channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon 6710E is
The Xeon 6710E is a 64-core and 64-thread server processor that Intel launched in June 2024 for Xeon 6 dense clouds. Sixty-four Sierra Glen Efficient-cores without Hyper-Threading give 64 threads at 2.4 GHz base and up to 3.2 GHz boost. Cache is 96 MB. Processor base power is 205 W, which fits Birch Stream SP boards with air cooling.
E-only density suits scale-out microservices that need many modest cores rather than few fast ones. DDR5 with ECC feeds 64 cores from board memory. PCIe Gen5 lanes serve NVMe and networking from one socket, with UPI links for dual-socket nodes.
Dense web and CDN nodes fit here. Sixty-four E-cores keep throughput per watt high. Buyers who need 96 cores in the same power band should take 96-core E parts with 250 W instead, since this 6710E prioritizes lower power over maximum density.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 6710E fits LGA 4710 on Birch Stream SP boards with 205 W delivery. A BIOS that lists Sierra Forest is required. The FCLGA4710 package uses a server carrier.
Memory is DDR5 with ECC in 8 channels. Population is 1 DIMM per channel at top speed. Power capping features tune per workload where enabled.
Server shoppers compare E parts on cores and base. The 6710E trails 96-core twins on threads. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers server vendor lists.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5 with ECC in 8 channels is the SP standard. Microservices plus caches should be sized together. Matched sets are preferred.
PCIe Gen5 lanes per CPU serve NVMe and networking. Fixed splits require manual checks.
Cooling is server 205 W with vendor-qualified air. No retail cooler applies.
Upgrade paths
LGA allows moves within the vendor list, such as to higher-count E parts with stronger cooling. Memory and NVMe can also grow.
A working 6710E serves dense clouds for years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon 6710E use?
It uses LGA 4710 on Birch Stream SP server boards. A BIOS that lists Sierra Forest is required.
How many cores does the Xeon 6710E have?
Sixty-four cores and 64 threads at 2.4 GHz base and up to 3.2 GHz boost, with 96 MB of cache at 205 W.
What memory does the 6710E support?
DDR5 with ECC in 8 channels.
Can the 6710E be upgraded?
Yes, to higher-count E parts where power, cooling and BIOS allow.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon 6980P Newegg table 6710E 64 cores 205W pattern (Newegg)
- Intel Xeon 6980P Granite Rapids specs FCLGA7529 server pattern (Intel ARK)
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