Intel Xeon W-1270 socket: LGA 1200
The Intel Xeon W-1270 uses the LGA 1200 socket. It is an 80 W eight core workstation processor with P630 graphics and ECC support.
- Socket
- LGA 1200
- Launched
- May 2020
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 16
- Base power
- 80 W
- Codename
- Comet Lake
- Segment
- Workstation
- Family
- Intel Xeon W
- Clocks
- 3.4 / 5.0 GHz
Intel Xeon W-1270 specifications
| Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.4 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz with Turbo Boost Max 3.0 |
| Cache | 16 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 80 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 ECC UDIMM, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics P630 (350 MHz base, up to 1.20 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported, DDR4 ECC UDIMM |
| Package | FCLGA1200 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon W-1270 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 500 series | Z590, H570, B560, H510, Q570, W580 | Works out of the box |
| 400 series: Z490, H470, Q470, W480 | Z490, H470, Q470, W480 | Works out of the box |
| 400 series: B460, H410 | B460, H410 | 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 1200.
LGA 1200 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,200 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | April 2020 |
| Memory | DDR4 only |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Xeon W-1270 is
The Xeon W-1270 is an eight core, sixteen thread workstation processor from the Comet Lake W-1200 family. It launched in May 2020 with a 3.4 GHz base and up to 5.0 GHz boost at 80 W. It sits below the ten core W-1290 for CAD seats that need pro graphics without the top core count.
Sixteen megabytes of Smart Cache cover assemblies, simulation preprocessors and photo catalogs. Boost layers reach 4.9 GHz through Turbo 2.0 and 5.0 GHz through Max 3.0 on favored cores. The 80 W rating fits single fan workstation towers with quiet office acoustics.
UHD Graphics P630 with certified drivers drive CAD viewports for entry 3D. Discrete Quadro cards take over for large assemblies. ECC UDIMM support guards long solves against single bit errors.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The W-1270 fits LGA 1200 on W480 workstation boards. The W480 chipset unlocks ECC UDIMM support that consumer 400 series boards lack. The chip posts on consumer boards, but error correction stays off without W480.
Entry workstation boards with heatsinked stages hold all core boost through long renders. Boxed versions include a thermal solution, while tray builds need a 75 mm LGA 1200 tower. Boards for LGA 1151 do not fit.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide maps W480 against consumer chipsets for buyers who weigh ECC against board price.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2933 ECC UDIMM in two channels up to 128 GB is the rated workstation memory. Two matched 16 GB ECC sticks suit most CAD seats. Non ECC DDR4 runs where boards allow, without correction.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes serve a Quadro card plus NVMe through board wiring. A W-1270 with a mid range Quadro and a 1 TB NVMe SSD is the classic small studio build. Chipset lanes add SATA and USB for archives.
Cooling follows the 75 mm LGA 1200 pattern with workstation towers for 80 W sustained. Boxed cooling covers stock operation in ventilated towers. See the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide for bracket reuse.
Upgrade paths
On W480 the ten core Intel Xeon W-1290 adds threads for rendering, while the W-1290P raises clocks at 125 W for single thread CAD. Both keep board, ECC memory and cooler. The 8 to 10 core move helps most with background rendering.
Consumer Core i9 parts lack ECC, so the workstation path stays inside Xeon W. Newer platforms need new boards and DDR5 ECC for the next refresh.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon W-1270 use?
It uses LGA 1200 on W480 workstation boards.
Does the W-1270 support ECC?
Yes, DDR4-2933 ECC UDIMM up to 128 GB on W480 boards.
What graphics are in the W-1270?
Intel UHD Graphics P630 with workstation drivers up to 1.20 GHz.
How fast is the W-1270?
3.4 GHz base with up to 5.0 GHz boost across eight cores.
When did the W-1270 launch?
May 2020 with the Xeon W-1200 family.
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