Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 socket: LGA 2011-v3
The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 uses the LGA 2011-v3 socket on C612 workstation boards. It is a 12 core Broadwell-EP part at 3.0 GHz and 160 W with DDR4 and ECC for frequency tuned nodes.
- Socket
- LGA 2011-v3
- Launched
- March 2016
- Cores and threads
- 12 and 24
- Base power
- 160 W
- Codename
- Broadwell-EP
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E5
- Clocks
- 3.0 / 3.5 GHz
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 specifications
| Cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 24 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell-EP cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, up to 3.5 GHz |
| Cache | 30 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 160 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 with ECC, four channels, up to 1.5 TB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 40 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | None (discrete GPU required) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | LGA 2011-v3 (2011 contacts) |
| Scalability | 2S (2 x 9.6 GT/s QPI) |
| Launch price | $2141 Intel recommended customer price |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 needs a motherboard with a LGA 2011-v3 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| C612 series | C612 | Works out of the box Server boards with C612 ship with Broadwell-EP support. Check the board CPU support list for the BIOS version. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 2011-v3.
LGA 2011-v3 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 2,011 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 52.5 × 45 mm |
| Introduced | August 2014 |
| Memory | DDR4-2400, four channels, up to 128 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | 80 × 80 mm |
What the Xeon E5-2687W v4 is
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 brings Broadwell-EP to LGA 2011-v3 for frequency tuned workstations with DDR4. It launched in March 2016 with a 3.0 GHz base and up to 3.5 GHz boost at 160 W. Intel targets desks that need 12 fast cores with ECC on one or two sockets.
Thirty megabytes of Smart Cache carry scenes and datasets. The high base clock keeps modeling responsive. Twenty four threads cover renders plus interactive work.
There is no integrated GPU, so a discrete workstation card is required. The process is 14 nm. The multiplier is locked. DDR4-2400 with ECC in four channels feeds cores with up to 1.5 TB.
Buyers add cooling at purchase because no cooler ships in the box. The 160 W rating needs a large tower with steady airflow. Two QPI links allow 2S builds where jobs scale.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 fits LGA 2011-v3 on C612 workstation boards with DDR4 slots. Makers list Broadwell-EP with 2016 BIOS builds. Early stock may need an update.
Single and dual socket builds are supported with two QPI links. The W suffix marks workstation tuning with high clocks. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers matching.
Tower and rack nodes with one or two sockets are the deployment. Another LGA 2011-v3 chip can follow where listed. Power needs solid rails for 160 W per socket plus graphics.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 with ECC in four channels suits desks with large projects. Quad channel bandwidth helps simulation. Start with 64 GB for 3D work.
PCIe 3.0 with 40 lanes per CPU allows workstation graphics plus NVMe. Boards split lanes between slots and storage. Chipset lanes add SATA and USB.
Cooling follows the 80 by 80 mm pattern in the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide. A 160 W tower or liquid unit holds boost. No cooler ships in the box. ECC guards memory.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Xeon E5-2666 v4 trims to 2.8 GHz base at 145 W for cooler racks with the same 12 cores. The Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 moves to 14 cores for denser hosts. Both share LGA 2011-v3 boards.
Single socket Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 gives six fast cores for lighter desks. It needs 1S boards.
Past frequency tuned nodes move to Skylake-W. The E5-2687W v4 covers 2016 desks where 12 fast cores with ECC must deploy.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 use?
It uses LGA 2011-v3 on C612 workstation boards.
How many cores does the Xeon E5-2687W v4 have?
Twelve cores and 24 threads, with 3.0 GHz base and up to 3.5 GHz boost.
Which graphics does the Xeon E5-2687W v4 include?
None. A discrete workstation card is required.
What memory does the Xeon E5-2687W v4 support?
DDR4-2400 with ECC in four channels.
When did the Xeon E5-2687W v4 launch?
March 2016 with Broadwell-EP workstation parts.
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