Intel Xeon E7420 socket: Socket 604
The Intel Xeon E7420 uses the Socket 604 socket. It is a 90 W quad-core Dunnington multiprocessor part at 2.133 GHz with 6 MB of L2 plus 8 MB of shared L3 cache for Caneland servers.
- Socket
- Socket 604
- Launched
- September 2008
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 90 W
- Codename
- Dunnington
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon
- Clocks
- 2.13 GHz
Intel Xeon E7420 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Dunnington cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 2.133 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 6 MB L2 plus 8 MB shared L3 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 90 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 through the Caneland board chipset |
| Front side bus | 1066 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket 604 (604-pin FC-mPGA) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Xeon E7420 needs a motherboard with a Socket 604 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket 604 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket 604 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 604 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | 2002 |
| Memory | DDR2 memory through the Caneland board chipset |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon E7420 is
The Intel Xeon E7420 is a 2.133 GHz multiprocessor quad core from September 15, 2008. It runs four Core cores at 2.133 GHz with no turbo, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 6 MB of L2 with a shared 8 MB L3 on a 45 nm process. Power is rated at 90 W on Socket 604.
Dunnington packs Core dies with a shared L3 for multi-socket Caneland servers on a 1066 MT/s bus, with SSE4 and SpeedStep. The E7420 exists because virtualization hosts wanted the cheapest Dunnington quad for multi-socket racks.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E7420 fits Socket 604 Caneland multiprocessor boards with DDR2 memory and a BIOS that lists Dunnington parts. It scales to multi-socket machines per the board design. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2 through the Caneland board chipset.
A 1066 MT/s front side bus ties the CPU to the server chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling uses vendor qualified server heatsinks with threaded backplates for the 90 W envelope.
Upgrade paths
On Socket 604 the upgrade is the Intel Xeon E7430 at 2.133 GHz with 12 MB of L3, or the Intel Xeon E7440 at 2.4 GHz with 16 MB of L3. The Intel Xeon L7445 at 2.133 GHz drops to 50 W. Beyond Socket 604 a move to a newer Xeon platform needs new boards and memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Xeon E7420 use?
Socket 604, in Caneland multiprocessor server boards.
How many cores does the Xeon E7420 have?
Four cores and 4 threads at 2.133 GHz with 6 MB of L2 plus 8 MB of shared L3.
What memory works with the Xeon E7420?
DDR2 through the Caneland board chipset.
Sources and verification
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