Intel Xeon EC5509 socket: LGA 1366

The Intel Xeon EC5509 uses the LGA 1366 socket. It is an 85 W quad core Jasper Forest storage processor at 2.0 GHz with 4 MB of cache.

Socket
LGA 1366
Launched
February 2010
Cores and threads
4 and 4
Base power
85 W
Segment
Server
Clocks
2.0 GHz

Intel Xeon EC5509 specifications

Cores4
Threads4
Core architectureJasper Forest cores on 45 nm
Clocks2.0 GHz (no turbo listed)
Cache4 MB
Processor base power (TDP)85 W
Manufacturing process45 nm
Memory supportDDR3 ECC (board dependent)
PCI ExpressPCIe from the board chipset
Integrated graphicsNone
MultiplierLocked
PackageLGA1366

Motherboard compatibility

Intel Xeon EC5509 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1366 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.

LGA 1366 at a glance

TypeLGA, 1,366 contacts
Package sizen/a
Introduced2008
MemoryDDR3 triple channel, up to 24 GB on desktop boards
Cooler mounting holes80 × 80 mm

Read the full LGA 1366 socket guide

What the Xeon EC5509 is

The Intel Xeon EC5509 is a quad core Jasper Forest storage processor from February 2010. It runs four Nehalem class cores at 2.0 GHz with no turbo range listed. Cache is 4 MB on a 45 nm process. Power is rated at 85 W on LGA 1366.

The task list shows four cores with no thread count, so this page uses four threads without assuming Hyper-Threading, matching the EC3529 pattern in the same family. Against the EC5539 it trails on clocks and cache at the same power. Per-SKU details beyond the task list survive in few open sources.

There is no graphics on this die. I/O comes from the storage board chipset.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The Xeon EC5509 fits LGA 1366 with 1366 lands. Storage boards with Jasper Forest firmware boot it directly.

The socket table carries no per-codename claim for Jasper Forest, so the page shows the neutral sentence. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

Memory is DDR3 ECC through the board design.

PCIe comes from the board chipset for storage controllers.

Cooling uses a server heatsink rated for 85 W on the 80 × 80 mm pattern.

Upgrade paths

On LGA 1366 the storage upgrade is a turbo Jasper Forest such as the EC5549 on the same board. Beyond the storage platform a move to Xeon 5600 series needs a standard server board.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Xeon EC5509 use?

LGA 1366, the 1366-land package on storage boards with Jasper Forest firmware.

How many cores does the Xeon EC5509 have?

Four cores at 2.0 GHz with 4 MB of cache. The list shows no thread count, so no Hyper-Threading is assumed.

What memory works with the Xeon EC5509?

DDR3 ECC through the board design.

Sources and verification

  1. Intel Xeon C5500 and C3500 PCN (Intel)
  2. Intel Xeon C5500 and C3500 Datasheet Vol 1 (Intel)

Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .