Intel Xeon D-1577 socket: BGA 1667
The Intel Xeon D-1577 uses the BGA 1667 package as a soldered BGA SoC and cannot be replaced. It is a 16 core Broadwell server chip at 45 W with DDR4 and ECC for edge nodes.
- Socket
- BGA 1667
- Launched
- February 2016
- Cores and threads
- 16 and 32
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Broadwell
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon D
- Clocks
- 1.3 / 2.1 GHz
Intel Xeon D-1577 specifications
| Cores | 16 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 32 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.3 GHz base, up to 2.1 GHz |
| Cache | 24 MB (1.5 MB per core) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 and DDR3L-1600 with ECC, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, up to 32 lanes (24 lanes CPU use) |
| Integrated graphics | None (server SoC) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | BGA 1667 (soldered, 1667 contacts) |
| Launch price | $1508 Intel recommended customer price |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon D-1577 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-1577 is
The Xeon D-1577 brings Broadwell to BGA 1667 for edge servers with DDR4. It launched in February 2016 with a 1.3 GHz base and up to 2.1 GHz boost at 45 W. Intel targets storage heads and gateways that need 16 cores with ECC on one chip.
Twenty four megabytes of cache carry virtual guests and file tables. The low base clock fits 16 cores in 45 W. Thirty two threads cover containers plus background replication.
There is no integrated GPU, so serial and network manage the node. The process is 14 nm. The multiplier is locked. DDR4 at 2133 MT/s and DDR3L at 1600 MT/s with ECC in two channels feed cores with up to 128 GB.
Buyers choose the board at order time with memory size and network tier. The 45 W rating suits dense shelves with shared airflow. VT-x and VT-d support virtual guests where consolidation matters.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon D-1577 is soldered to the board on BGA 1667 and cannot be replaced. Upgrading means replacing the board or the whole node, so choose core count and I/O at purchase. Boards pair the SoC with RDIMM slots for ECC and SFP cages for network.
BGA 1667 boards wire PCIe, SATA, USB and LAN per server design. LGA 2011-v3 desktops cannot take this BGA chip. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered server packages.
Single socket nodes are the deployment. Growth means more BGA 1667 nodes rather than a chip swap. Service follows the server manual for heatsinks and airflow.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 at 2133 MT/s and DDR3L at 1600 MT/s with ECC in two channels suit edge servers with many guests. DDR4 lifts file throughput. Start with 64 GB for virtual hosts.
PCIe 3.0 with CPU lanes serves NVMe and HBAs per board layout. The SoC adds SATA, USB and integrated LAN on server designs. Network boot trims local disks.
Cooling has no retail mount pattern because the SoC is soldered. Vendors design heatsinks for 45 W classes with front to back airflow. Keep filters clean where racks run continuously.
Upgrade paths
On server BGA, the Intel Xeon 6503P-B moves similar work to BGA 4368 with DDR5 on newer boards. Older D-1540 parts drop to eight cores where power budgets are tight. Both need board checks for support.
HEDT Intel Core i7-6900K gives eight fast cores with graphics slots for lab towers. It requires X99 boards and a different use case.
Past Xeon D nodes move to later D-2100 or Ice Lake-D. The D-1577 covers 2016 edge racks where 16 cores with ECC must run at 45 W.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon D-1577 use?
It uses BGA 1667 as a soldered SoC and cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the Xeon D-1577 have?
Sixteen cores and 32 threads, with 1.3 GHz base and up to 2.1 GHz boost.
Which graphics does the Xeon D-1577 include?
None. Serial and network manage the node.
What memory does the Xeon D-1577 support?
DDR4-2133 and DDR3L-1600 with ECC in two channels up to 128 GB.
When did the Xeon D-1577 launch?
February 2016 with Xeon D-1500 SoCs.
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