Intel Xeon E5-2637 socket: LGA 2011
The Intel Xeon E5-2637 uses the LGA 2011 socket. It is an 80 W dual core Sandy Bridge-EP server part with 4 threads at 3.0 GHz to 3.5 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 2011
- Launched
- March 2012
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 80 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge-EP
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E5
- Clocks
- 3.0 / 3.5 GHz
Intel Xeon E5-2637 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, up to 3.5 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 5 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 80 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-800 to 1600, four channels, ECC |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 40 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | None (server board graphics) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA2011 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E5-2637 needs a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| C600 series | C602 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 2011.
LGA 2011 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 2,011 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 52.5 × 45 mm |
| Introduced | November 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 quad channel, up to 1866 MT/s, up to 64 GB on desktop boards |
| Cooler mounting holes | 80 × 80 mm |
What the Xeon E5-2637 is
Intel Xeon E5-2637 is a dual core Sandy Bridge-EP server processor that Intel released in March 2012 for frequency sensitive dual socket servers. It runs at 3.0 GHz base with turbo to 3.5 GHz, with 5 MB cache and Hyper-Threading for 4 threads. Power is rated at 80 W on a 32 nm process. Two very fast cores with a small cache suit licensed per socket software and single threaded services.
No integrated graphics are present. Memory spans DDR3-800 to 1600 over four channels with ECC, and the chip gives 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes plus two 8.0 GT/s QPI links. High clocks with few cores keep per thread performance direct where licenses cap sockets.
Boards pair it with registered DIMMs and fast storage for latency sensitive tiers. All core work near 3.0 GHz behaves like a fast desktop with server I/O. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the socket before ordering.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E5-2637 fits LGA 2011 in FCLGA2011 form. Dual socket Romley boards with the C600 series controller carry it. The vendor list must include the exact E5-2637 string with Sandy Bridge-EP microcode.
At 80 W standard server cooling applies. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers server BIOS rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3 at 800, 1066, 1333 or 1600 MT/s, four channels, with ECC and registered DIMMs. Four channels feed two fast cores with high bandwidth per thread.
PCI Express is 40 lanes of PCIe 3.0 per socket. Two QPI links at 8.0 GT/s join pairs. I/O placement follows NUMA on dual boards.
Cooling is vendor qualified for 80 W with chassis airflow. No retail mount exists.
Upgrade paths
Within LGA 2011 the Xeon E5-2637 can move to higher core Sandy Bridge-EP or Ivy Bridge-EP parts on the same board, trading clocks for threads. Memory and storage carry over. A v2 comparison is Intel Xeon E5-2637 v2 on the same socket.
A platform move means a DDR4 generation. Keep the node for licensed per socket duty where fast Sandy cores still matter.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E5-2637 use?
It uses LGA 2011. C600 series dual socket boards carry it.
Why does the Xeon E5-2637 have only two cores?
It targets per socket licensed software and single threaded services with very high clocks instead of core count.
What memory does the Xeon E5-2637 use?
DDR3 at 800, 1066, 1333 or 1600 MT/s, four channels, with ECC and registered DIMMs.
Is the Xeon E5-2637 for dual socket boards?
Yes. The 2600 numbering allows two sockets.
Sources and verification
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