Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 socket: LGA 2011-1
The Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 uses the LGA 2011-1 socket on Brickland 8S boards. It is an 18 core Haswell-EX part with 36 threads from 2.3 GHz to 3.1 GHz at 150 W.
- Socket
- LGA 2011-1
- Launched
- June 2015
- Cores and threads
- 18 and 36
- Base power
- 150 W
- Codename
- Haswell-EX
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E7
- Clocks
- 2.3 / 3.1 GHz
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 specifications
| Cores | 18 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 36 |
| Core architecture | Haswell cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 2.3 GHz base, up to 3.1 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 45 MB Last Level Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 150 W |
| Manufacturing process | 22 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 and DDR3 ECC, four channels, up to 1.5 TB per socket |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 32 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | FCLGA2011 (52 × 45 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 needs a motherboard with a LGA 2011-1 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Brickland platform | C602J | Works out of the box Boards ship with E7 v3 support on Brickland. Check the system vendor matrix for BIOS and stepping. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 2011-1.
LGA 2011-1 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 2,011 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 52 × 45 mm |
| Introduced | May 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4-1333 to 1866 and DDR3 with ECC, four channels, up to 1.5 TB per socket |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon E7-8880 v3 is
The Xeon E7-8880 v3 is a high base 18 core Haswell-EX part on LGA 2011-1 for performance 8S systems. Intel set 18 cores and 36 threads at 2.3 GHz base with turbo to 3.1 GHz. Forty five megabytes of last level cache feed large tenants. Power is 150 W on 22 nm from the second quarter of 2015.
Higher base clocks than the 8870 v3 suit mixed 8S work with latency needs. Turbo covers queries while all core loads hold strong throughput. Three QPI links at 9.6 GT/s mesh eight sockets. The 150 W envelope needs robust 8S cooling.
DDR4 and DDR3 ECC over four channels to 1.5 TB per socket scale to 12 TB per system. Buyers pick the 8880 v3 where 8S density must still burst like smaller nodes.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8880 v3 fits LGA 2011-1 on Brickland 8S boards with 150 W power budgets. E7-8800 validates to eight sockets. Firmware must list the high base stepping. Check vendor power specs before upgrading from 115 W parts.
ECC memory is DDR3 or DDR4 per system. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers ideas, vendor 8S guides decide power and DIMM plans.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory to 1.5 TB per socket with ECC suits performance 8S guests. DDR4 at 1866 preferred. Balanced DIMM maps protect per core bandwidth.
PCIe 3.0 with 32 lanes per socket serves accelerators and fabrics. Performance nodes use I/O bandwidth for scans. NUMA locality decides tail behavior.
Cooling uses 150 W 8S heatsinks with strong airflow. High base clocks need cool inlets. No boxed cooler ships.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket the Intel Xeon E7-8880L v3 at 115 W nearby saves power for similar threads, while the Intel Xeon E7-8890 v3 at 165 W lifts clocks to the top. All share LGA 2011-1 where listed.
A v4 move needs Broadwell-EX firmware. The 8880 v3 holds high base 18 core 8S where throughput and bursts must meet.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E7-8880 v3 use?
It uses LGA 2011-1 on Brickland 8S boards.
How many cores does the Xeon E7-8880 v3 have?
18 cores and 36 threads at 2.3 GHz base with turbo to 3.1 GHz.
What is the TDP of the Xeon E7-8880 v3?
150 W.
When did the Xeon E7-8880 v3 launch?
June 2015.
Sources and verification
- Intel Xeon Processor E7-8880 v3 specifications (Intel)
- Intel Xeon E7 v3 Family Brief (Intel, SKU table)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .