Intel Xeon E-2388G socket: LGA 1200
The Intel Xeon E-2388G uses the LGA 1200 socket. It is a 95 W 8-core Rocket Lake server processor with P750 graphics and ECC memory support.
- Socket
- LGA 1200
- Launched
- September 2021
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 16
- Base power
- 95 W
- Codename
- Rocket Lake
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E
- Clocks
- 3.2 / 5.1 GHz
Intel Xeon E-2388G specifications
| Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Cypress Cove (Rocket Lake) |
| Clocks | 3.2 GHz base, up to 5.1 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 16 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 95 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 | Intel UHD Graphics P750 (32 execution units, up to 1.30 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | FCLGA1200 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E-2388G 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-2388G is
The Xeon E-2388G is an 8-core server processor that Intel released in September 2021 at the top of the Xeon E-2300 range. Its Cypress Cove cores run 3.2 GHz base to 5.1 GHz turbo with Hyper-Threading for 16 threads. Cache is 16 MB of Intel Smart Cache.
The chip holds the highest base of its E group at 95 W for hosts that need sustained speed with 8 cores. The 5.1 GHz burst helps single thread services that stall on slower cores. The 14 nm process and locked multiplier keep the focus on steady single socket use.
Intel UHD Graphics P750 handle display output, with 32 execution units at 350 MHz base and up to 1.30 GHz boost. ECC memory support guards data in long running systems. The socket package is FCLGA1200 at 37.5 × 37.5 mm.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E-2388G fits the LGA 1200 socket. Entry server boards with C252 and C256 chipsets accept it with the shipping BIOS. The board maker CPU support list for the E-2300 range names the minimum BIOS for this top model, and power stages must be rated for 95 W.
Desktop chipsets are not the intended home for ECC server use. A buyer who needs error correction should choose a C252 or C256 board with ECC UDIMM support. Single socket operation is the only option, so growth stays within the same board.
Boards built for lower power E models may need a BIOS update and stronger cooling before this 95 W chip holds full turbo. Check the board power rating before swapping up from a 65 W part.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
The memory controller supports DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s in two channels, up to 128 GB, with ECC support. Dense hosts often use 2 by 32 GB ECC UDIMM for guests with room to grow. The controller does not accept DDR5.
The CPU supplies 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes: x16 plus x4 from the processor. Top hosts use the lanes for network cards and fast SSD storage. The board specifications state which slots reach full speed.
At 95 W, a tower server cooler with strong directed airflow is needed. Mounting uses the 75 mm LGA 1200 pattern from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide. P750 graphics remove the need for a setup card in most chassis.
Upgrade paths
Against the Intel Core i9-11900, the E-2388G adds sustained clocks, ECC and graphics for server use. The desktop i9 part suits creation towers, while this server part suits top single socket hosts. Both share the same socket but target different boards.
Moving to a newer server platform needs a new board and memory generation. The E-2388G fits a fast virtual host, a database node, or a video system with display needs.
For used buyers, the top E model makes sense when the board can cool 95 W and the workload likes clocks. When power is limited, the 80 W E-2378G gives similar threads with less heat on the same board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E-2388G use?
It uses LGA 1200, written FCLGA1200 in Intel documents, on C252 or C256 server boards.
How many cores does the Intel Xeon E-2388G have?
8 cores with 16 threads, 3.2 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz turbo, with 16 MB of Intel Smart Cache.
What memory does the Intel Xeon E-2388G 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-2388G include?
Intel UHD Graphics P750 with 32 execution units up to 1.30 GHz for setup and light display use.
What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon E-2388G?
95 W. A tower server cooler with strong directed airflow is needed.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon E-2388G specifications (CPU-World, 3.2 to 5.1 GHz, P750, 95 W)
- Intel Xeon E-2388G benchmarks (Geekbench, Rocket Lake FCLGA1200)
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