Intel Xeon E-2314 socket: LGA 1200
The Intel Xeon E-2314 uses the LGA 1200 socket. It is a 65 W 4-core Rocket Lake server processor without Hyper-Threading, with ECC memory support.
- Socket
- LGA 1200
- Launched
- September 2021
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Rocket Lake
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E
- Clocks
- 2.8 / 4.5 GHz
Intel Xeon E-2314 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Cypress Cove (Rocket Lake) |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz base, up to 4.5 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 8 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s ECC, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | 20 lanes from the CPU: PCIe 4.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Integrated graphics | None (separate card or board BMC graphics required) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | FCLGA1200 |
| Launch price | $228 (Intel RCP) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E-2314 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 500 series | Z590, H570, B560, H510, Q570, W580 | Works out of the box |
| 400 series: Z490, H470, Q470, W480 | Z490, H470, Q470, W480 | Needs a BIOS update Needs a BIOS update from the board maker. PCIe 4.0 depends on how the board is wired. |
| 400 series: B460, H410 | B460, H410 | Not supported |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1200.
LGA 1200 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,200 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | April 2020 |
| Memory | DDR4 only |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Xeon E-2314 is
The Xeon E-2314 is a 4-core server processor that Intel released in September 2021 with the entry Xeon E-2300 range. Its Cypress Cove cores run 2.8 GHz base to 4.5 GHz turbo without Hyper-Threading, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 8 MB of Intel Smart Cache.
The chip drops Hyper-Threading for entry server tasks that value four strong cores with ECC. The 14 nm process and 65 W envelope keep board and cooler needs modest for small business servers. The lack of thread doubling helps licensing models that count cores rather than threads.
There is no integrated graphics on this model, so setup needs a separate card or board BMC graphics. The multiplier is locked. The launch price was $228 (Intel RCP). The socket package is FCLGA1200 at 37.5 × 37.5 mm.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E-2314 fits the LGA 1200 socket. Entry server boards with C252 and C256 chipsets accept it with the shipping BIOS. The Intel E-2378 compatible list shows the C250 series as the matching server chipsets for this family, and the same boards cover the lower E models.
Desktop 400 and 500 series boards are not the intended home for ECC server use. A buyer who needs ECC should choose a C252 or C256 board with ECC UDIMM support rather than a desktop chipset. The board maker CPU support list names the minimum BIOS for the E-2300 range.
Single socket operation is the only option. The platform does not scale to two sockets, so growth means a larger single chip on the same board.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
The memory controller supports DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s in two channels, up to 128 GB, with ECC support. Entry servers often use 2 by 8 GB ECC UDIMM for data integrity across long uptime. The controller does not accept DDR5.
The CPU supplies 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes: x16 plus x4 from the processor. Small servers use the lanes for network cards and fast SSD storage through the board. The board specifications state which slots reach full speed.
At 65 W, a 1U or tower server cooler with directed airflow suffices. Mounting uses the 75 mm LGA 1200 pattern from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide. Rack airflow matters more than cooler mass in shallow chassis.
Upgrade paths
Against the Intel Core i5-11400, the E-2314 trades threads and graphics for ECC server support. The desktop i5 part suits office towers with 12 threads, while this server part suits file and web roles with error correction. Both share the same socket but target different boards.
Moving to a newer server platform needs a new board and memory generation. The E-2314 fits an entry rack node, a small business tower server, or a storage controller with light compute.
For used buyers, the 4-core E without graphics makes sense when the board has BMC video and the workload stays light. When remote setup without a card matters, a G model with P750 graphics is the safer pick on the same board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E-2314 use?
It uses LGA 1200, written FCLGA1200 in Intel documents, on C252 or C256 server boards.
How many cores does the Intel Xeon E-2314 have?
4 cores with 4 threads and no Hyper-Threading, 2.8 GHz base and up to 4.5 GHz turbo, with 8 MB of Intel Smart Cache.
What memory does the Intel Xeon E-2314 support?
DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s with ECC in two channels, up to 128 GB. ECC guards data in server use.
What graphics does the Intel Xeon E-2314 include?
None on the chip. Setup needs a separate card or board BMC graphics.
What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon E-2314?
65 W. A 1U or tower server cooler with directed airflow suffices.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon E-2314 specifications (Intel)
- List of Intel Xeon processors Rocket Lake-based (E-2314 2.8 to 4.5 GHz, 65 W)
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