Intel Xeon E3-1578L v5 socket: BGA 1440
The Intel Xeon E3-1578L v5 uses the BGA 1440 package as a soldered BGA chip and cannot be replaced. It is a quad core Skylake-H part at 2.0 GHz and 45 W with Iris Pro P580 for compact nodes.
- Socket
- BGA 1440
- Launched
- May 2016
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Skylake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Xeon E3
- Clocks
- 2.0 / 3.4 GHz
Intel Xeon E3-1578L v5 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Skylake-H cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz base, up to 3.4 GHz |
| Cache | 8 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | BGA 1440 (soldered, 1440 contacts) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon E3-1578L v5 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1440 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1440 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,440 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 42 × 28 mm |
| Introduced | April 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4-2933 on Comet Lake-H and DDR4-2666 on Coffee Lake-H, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Xeon E3-1578L v5 is
The Xeon E3-1578L v5 brings Skylake to BGA 1440 for compact nodes with Iris Pro graphics. It launched in May 2016 with a 2.0 GHz base and up to 3.4 GHz boost at 45 W. Intel targets small stations that need four cores with ECC at mid watts.
Eight megabytes of Smart Cache carry office work and light creation. The modest base clock fits 45 W in slim boxes. Eight threads cover foreground tasks plus background services.
Iris Pro Graphics P580 drive panels and external monitors. The process is 14 nm. The multiplier is locked. DDR4 in two channels feeds CPU and graphics with up to 64 GB and ECC.
Buyers choose the board at order time with memory size and port tier. The 45 W rating suits slim boxes. Quick Sync Video speeds transcodes where licensed.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E3-1578L v5 is soldered to the board on BGA 1440 and cannot be replaced. Upgrading means replacing the board or the whole node, so choose memory and ports at purchase. Boards pair the chip with SODIMM slots for ECC and display outputs.
BGA 1440 boards wire PCIe, SATA and USB per node design. LGA workstations cannot take this BGA chip. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered packages.
Single socket nodes are the deployment. Growth means more BGA 1440 nodes rather than a chip swap. Service follows the board manual.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 in two channels up to 64 GB suits compact stations with SSDs. Matched pairs help Iris Pro graphics. Start with 16 GB for office use.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU serves NVMe and NICs. Most builds rely on Iris Pro and skip discrete graphics. Chipset lanes add extra storage.
Cooling has no retail mount pattern because the chip is soldered. Vendors design heatsinks for 45 W classes. Keep vents clear. ECC guards memory.
Upgrade paths
On the same package, the Intel Xeon E3-1558L v5 trims to 1.9 GHz base at the same 45 W for video nodes. The Intel Xeon E3-1565L v5 moves to 2.5 GHz base at 35 W for cooler shelves. Both share BGA 1440 boards.
Mobile Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 gives notebook workstations faster clocks. It needs notebook boards.
Past compact nodes move to Kaby Lake-H parts. The E3-1578L v5 covers 2016 stations where four cores with ECC must deploy.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E3-1578L v5 use?
It uses BGA 1440 as a soldered chip and cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the Xeon E3-1578L v5 have?
Four cores and 8 threads, with 2.0 GHz base and up to 3.4 GHz boost.
Which graphics does the Xeon E3-1578L v5 include?
Iris Pro Graphics P580.
What memory does the Xeon E3-1578L v5 support?
DDR4 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the Xeon E3-1578L v5 launch?
May 2016 with Skylake mobile workstation parts.
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