Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 socket: LGA 2011-v3
The Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 uses the LGA 2011-v3 socket on C612 server boards. It is an 18 core Broadwell-EP part at 2.3 GHz and 145 W with DDR4 and ECC for dense hosts.
- Socket
- LGA 2011-v3
- Launched
- March 2016
- Cores and threads
- 18 and 36
- Base power
- 145 W
- Codename
- Broadwell-EP
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E5
- Clocks
- 2.3 / 3.6 GHz
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 specifications
| Cores | 18 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 36 |
| Core architecture | Broadwell-EP cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.3 GHz base, up to 3.6 GHz |
| Cache | 45 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 145 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 with ECC, four channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 40 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | None (server CPU) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | LGA 2011-v3 (2011 contacts) |
| Scalability | 2S (2 x 9.6 GT/s QPI) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E5-2697 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 E5-2697 v4 is
The Xeon E5-2697 v4 brings Broadwell-EP to LGA 2011-v3 for dense hosts with DDR4. It launched in March 2016 with a 2.3 GHz base and up to 3.6 GHz boost at 145 W. Intel targets shelves that need 18 cores with ECC in dual socket nodes.
Forty five megabytes of Smart Cache carry guests and tables. The steady base clock suits packed tenants. Thirty six threads cover VMs plus agents.
There is no integrated GPU, so serial and network manage the node. 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 choose the board at order time with memory and drive tier. The 145 W rating needs 2U airflow with redundant fans. Two QPI links at 9.6 GT/s join paired sockets where nodes run 2S.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E5-2697 v4 fits LGA 2011-v3 on C612 server boards with DDR4 slots. Makers list Broadwell-EP with 2016 BIOS builds. Early stock may need an update.
Dual socket builds are supported with two QPI links. Single socket nodes can also carry it where listed. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers matching.
Rack nodes with one or two sockets are the deployment. Growth means more LGA 2011-v3 nodes. Power needs metered racks for 145 W per socket.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 with ECC in four channels suits dense hosts. Quad channel bandwidth helps live migration. Start with 256 GB for cloud shelves.
PCIe 3.0 with 40 lanes per CPU serves HBAs and NICs. Boards split lanes between risers and NVMe. Chipset lanes add SATA and USB.
Cooling follows server practice with vendor heatsinks for 145 W classes. No cooler ships in the box. ECC guards memory.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Xeon E5-2697A v4 drops to 16 cores at 2.6 GHz base for faster shelves. The Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4 gives 18 cores at 2.1 GHz base for cooler aisles. Both share LGA 2011-v3 boards.
Twenty core E5-2673 v4 suits wider hosts where listed. It needs the same boards.
Past dense hosts move to Skylake-SP gold. The E5-2697 v4 covers 2016 shelves where 18 cores with ECC must deploy.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 use?
It uses LGA 2011-v3 on C612 server boards.
How many cores does the Xeon E5-2697 v4 have?
Eighteen cores and 36 threads, with 2.3 GHz base and up to 3.6 GHz boost.
Which graphics does the Xeon E5-2697 v4 include?
None. Serial and network manage the node.
What memory does the Xeon E5-2697 v4 support?
DDR4-2400 with ECC in four channels.
When did the Xeon E5-2697 v4 launch?
March 2016 with Broadwell-EP server parts.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4 vs E5-2697 v4 comparison (CPU-Monkey)
- Dual Intel Xeon E5-2697 V4 Benchmarks (ServeTheHome)
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