Intel Xeon E-2486 socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Xeon E-2486 uses LGA 1700, the 1700-contact LGA socket for Alder Lake and Raptor Lake processors. The 6-core server chip at 95 W needs an entry server board with DDR5 memory.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- December 2023
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 12
- Base power
- 95 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-S
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 5.6 GHz
Intel Xeon E-2486 specifications
| Cores | 6 (6 Performance-cores, no Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores (Raptor Lake-S) |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, up to 5.6 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 18 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR5-4800, dual channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen5 and Gen4, up to 20 lanes from the CPU |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 |
| Cooler in the box | None (server heatsink required) |
| Launch price | $567.00 Intel recommended customer price |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon E-2486 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Xeon E-2486 is
The Xeon E-2486 is the 6-core high-clock server part of the Xeon E-2400 family for LGA 1700 boards from the fourth quarter of 2023. Six Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading and no Efficient-cores give 6 cores and 12 threads, with base at 3.5 GHz and up to 5.6 GHz turbo. The package carries 18 MB of Smart Cache. The 95 W envelope suits single-socket entry servers where per-core speed matters most.
High base clock with 5.6 GHz turbo leads E-2400 single-thread speed for latency-sensitive services. Dual channel DDR5-4800 feeds 6 fast threads for web, mail and database duty. P-core-only threading keeps licensing simple for per-core software.
Small business buyers land here for peak per-core speed at 95 W. Six fast threads cover interactive services, while 8-core E parts suit heavier multitasking. Boards that support Xeon E-2400 need server chipsets with ECC UDIMMs. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers server board choice.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E-2486 fits LGA 1700 on entry server boards with LGA 1700 retention and server power delivery. Consumer desktop boards are not validated for Xeon E duty. Board lists must name the E-2400 family.
Server chipset choice decides ECC UDIMM support and management rather than CPU fit. Single-socket operation only keeps platform cost down.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 in two channels feeds 6 fast threads for latency-sensitive duty. ECC UDIMM support belongs to server boards. Matched pairs hold rated speed.
PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 totalling 20 lanes wire NICs and NVMe through board slots. Cooling is a 95 W server heatsink with front-to-back airflow.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1700 entry server boards the sideways move is the 8-core E-2488 for threads at the same 95 W. Memory growth and NIC additions often help more than clocks. The 95 W envelope suits ventilated 1U chassis.
Outside single-socket entry servers, Xeon Scalable on LGA 4677 adds sockets and channels. Most E-2486 owners tune clocks first, since 6 fast threads already lead single-thread duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon E-2486 use?
LGA 1700 on entry server boards with Xeon E-2400 BIOS support.
Does the E-2486 have Efficient-cores?
No. Six Performance-cores with 12 threads run at 3.5 GHz base and up to 5.6 GHz turbo.
What is the launch price of the E-2486?
$567.00 Intel recommended customer price.
What memory does the E-2486 need?
DDR5-4800 in two channels on server boards.
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