Intel Xeon MP 3.16 socket: Socket 604

The Intel Xeon MP 3.16 uses the Socket 604 socket. It is a 110 W single-core Cranford server part at 3.166 GHz with Hyper-Threading and 1 MB of L2 cache for multiprocessor racks.

Launched
March 2005
Cores and threads
1 and 2
Base power
110 W
Codename
Cranford
Segment
Server
Clocks
3.17 GHz

Intel Xeon MP 3.16 specifications

Cores1
Threads2
Core architectureCranford cores on 90 nm
Clocks3.167 GHz (no turbo)
Cache1 MB L2
Processor base power (TDP)110 W
Manufacturing process90 nm
Memory supportDDR2 through the server board chipset
Front side bus667 MT/s
PCI ExpressPCIe from the board chipset
Integrated graphicsNone
MultiplierLocked
PackageSocket 604 (604-pin FC-mPGA)

Motherboard compatibility

Intel Xeon MP 3.16 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

TypePGA, 604 contacts
Package sizen/a
Introduced2002
MemoryDDR2 memory through the Caneland board chipset
Cooler mounting holesBoard specific (server heatsink)

Read the full Socket 604 socket guide

What the Xeon MP 3.16 is

The Intel Xeon MP 3.16 is a 3.166 GHz multiprocessor single-core server processor from March 2005. It runs one NetBurst core at 3.166 GHz with Hyper-Threading, so 1 core gives 2 threads. Cache is 1 MB of L2 on a 90 nm process. Power is rated at 110 W on Socket 604.

The MP 3.16 served Cranford multiprocessor servers with a 667 MT/s bus and a 19x multiplier at about 722 dollars launch price. The cpu_list 3.167 GHz value matches the table 3.16 GHz within rounding. It exists because multiprocessor buyers wanted an entry Cranford single core with threads.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The MP 3.16 fits Socket 604 multiprocessor server boards with a BIOS that lists Cranford parts. It suits quad-processor chassis qualified for 110 W parts. Check the server maker CPU list for the exact board and stepping. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

Memory is DDR2 through the server board chipset.

A 667 MT/s front side bus ties the CPU to the server chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.

Cooling uses vendor qualified server heatsinks for the 110 W envelope in multiprocessor chassis with directed airflow.

Upgrade paths

On Socket 604 the upgrade is the Intel Xeon MP 3.33 at 3.334 GHz with the same 1 MB cache, or Potomac parts with L3 cache on the same boards. Beyond Socket 604 a move to a newer Xeon platform needs new boards and memory.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Xeon MP 3.16 use?

Socket 604, in multiprocessor server boards with Cranford support.

How many cores does the Xeon MP 3.16 have?

One core and 2 threads at 3.167 GHz with Hyper-Threading and 1 MB of L2 cache.

What memory works with the Xeon MP 3.16?

DDR2 through the server board chipset.

Sources and verification

  1. List of Intel Xeon processors (NetBurst-based) (Wikipedia)
  2. Socket 604 (Wikipedia)

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