Intel Xeon E5640 socket: LGA 1366
The Intel Xeon E5640 uses the LGA 1366 socket. It is an 80 W quad core Westmere-EP server part at 2.666 GHz with Turbo Boost to 2.933 GHz and 12 MB of L3 cache.
- Socket
- LGA 1366
- Launched
- March 2010
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 80 W
- Codename
- Westmere-EP
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E
- Clocks
- 2.67 / 2.93 GHz
Intel Xeon E5640 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Westmere-EP cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.666 GHz base, 2.933 GHz Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 12 MB L3 (shared) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 80 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3 ECC triple channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen 2 from the chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | LGA1366 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E5640 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 5500 and 5520 server | 5500, 5520 | 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 1366.
LGA 1366 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,366 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | 2008 |
| Memory | DDR3 triple channel, up to 24 GB on desktop boards |
| Cooler mounting holes | 80 × 80 mm |
What the Xeon E5640 is
The Intel Xeon E5640 is a quad core Westmere-EP server processor from March 2010. It runs four Westmere cores at 2.666 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 2.933 GHz, with Hyper-Threading for eight threads. Cache is 12 MB of shared L3 on a 32 nm process. Power is rated at 80 W.
The E5640 tops the 80 W Westmere-EP quads for dual socket nodes. IBM system options confirm 4C at 2.66 GHz with 12 MB. Against the 95 W X5650 it trails in threads with lower power.
Memory is DDR3 ECC triple channel per socket.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E5640 fits LGA 1366 with 1366 lands. Intel 5500 and 5520 chipset boards boot it with BIOS 45 or later.
The socket table covers Westmere-EP natively. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR3 ECC triple channel per socket.
QPI links scale to dual socket nodes, with PCIe Gen 2 from the chipset.
Cooling uses server heatsinks rated for 80 W.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1366 the server upgrade is a six core such as the E5645 on the same board. Beyond LGA 1366 a move to Sandy Bridge E5 needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon E5640 use?
LGA 1366, the 1366-land package on 5500 and 5520 chipset boards with BIOS 45 or later.
How many cores does the Xeon E5640 have?
Four cores and eight threads at 2.666 GHz base with Turbo Boost to 2.933 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache.
What memory works with the Xeon E5640?
DDR3 ECC triple channel per socket.
Sources and verification
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