Intel Xeon D-1527 socket: BGA 1667
The Intel Xeon D-1527 uses the BGA 1667 package soldered to server boards. It is a 4 core Broadwell-DE SoC with 8 threads from 2.2 GHz to 2.7 GHz at 35 W.
- Socket
- BGA 1667
- Launched
- November 2015
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Broadwell
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon D
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 2.7 GHz
Intel Xeon D-1527 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz base, up to 2.7 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 and DDR3 ECC, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 and 3.0, up to 32 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | FCBGA1667 (37.5 × 37.5 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon D-1527 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1667 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1667 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,667 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | February 2016 |
| Memory | DDR4 and DDR3L with ECC, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Xeon D-1527 is
The Xeon D-1527 is a 4 core low power Broadwell-DE SoC on BGA 1667 for compact edge servers. Intel set 4 cores and 8 threads at 2.2 GHz base with turbo to 2.7 GHz. Six megabytes of Smart Cache cover gateway loads. Power is 35 W on 14 nm from November 2015.
The same clocks as the 45 W D-1521 at 10 W less suit thermally tight boxes. Turbo preserves bursts for management tasks. On package I/O trims board size. Four cores handle firewall and storage services with margin.
DDR4 and DDR3 ECC over two channels to 128 GB feed the node. ECC protects remote configs. Buyers pick the D-1527 where D-1521 clocks must fit 35 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The D-1527 solders to BGA 1667 with 35 W cooling. No later swap exists. Compact appliances lock the SoC with fixed NICs. Deployment images standardize fleets.
I/O integration suits 1U short depth boxes. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered server design. Check NIC queue support for firewall throughput.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 and DDR3 ECC over two channels to 128 GB suit gateway VMs. Two channels feed four cores well. ECC is required.
PCIe 2.0 and 3.0 with up to 32 lanes serve NICs and flash. Integrated networking covers most traffic. A small SSD mirror holds configs.
Cooling uses compact heatsinks for 35 W. Low power tuning keeps fans slow. Closet installs still need ventilation.
Upgrade paths
No soldered upgrade exists. Compare the Intel Xeon D-1521 at the same clocks with 45 W power above, or the Intel Xeon D-1518 at fixed 2.2 GHz nearby. All share BGA-1667.
A new SoC needs a new board. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps identify soldered edge boxes.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon D-1527 use?
It uses BGA 1667, soldered.
How many cores does the Xeon D-1527 have?
4 cores and 8 threads at 2.2 GHz base with turbo to 2.7 GHz.
What is the TDP of the Xeon D-1527?
35 W.
When did the Xeon D-1527 launch?
November 2015.
Sources and verification
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