The processor solution for implementing high-performance workstations and budget-class servers is the E3-1220 revision v5. The technical specifications of this chip are relevant at the moment, and it is produced according to the most advanced technological process and has a low power consumption value. It is about this high-performance microprocessor solution and its capabilities that will be discussed further.
Which servers is this chip intended for use in?
Processor products for Intel servers are currently distributed as follows:
Ultra-budget servers and workstations with high speed are based on a single multi-core microprocessor device. It is to this group that the E3-1220 chip in the v5 version considered in the framework of this material belongs .
Middle-class server products are based on configurations that include 2 to 4 CPUs.
Well, by default premium-class devices include devices with over 4 chips.
Contents of delivery
The main supply option in which you can find the Intel Xeon E3-1220 is the BOX . It includes the following:
- Corporate cardboard box.
- Chip
- Plastic box for safe transportation of microprocessor solutions.
- Certificate of full compliance of this product with norms and standards.
- Brand cooler.
- User guide in a stripped-down version.
- Thermal grease.
- Coupon with warranty.
The backup delivery option is TRAIL. The cost in this case was lower for the reason that the manufacturer did not include a cooling system from a fan and thermal paste in it.
Socket, architectural features, frequency values
The main socket for the E3-1220 modification v5 is LGA1151. Again, this chip can only fully function in motherboards with a set of C2XX chips that are designed to build workstations or servers. In ordinary solutions of this class of 1XX and 2XX series, such CPUs will not function at all.
The code name for this microprocessor architecture is Skylake. The layout of this microprocessor solution is designed so that it includes 4 physical data processing clusters. At the same time, there is no support for NT technology in this chip. Therefore, the number of cores is equal to the number of threads, i.e. 4.
But TurboBust technology in conjunction with such a CPU is successfully functioning. As a result, the frequency of the microprocessor changes dynamically. Its minimum value is 3.0 GHz, and the largest is 3.5 GHz.
The manufacturing process of the crystal, power consumption and temperature
The key “chip” in the production of Intel E3-1220, namely revision v5, is the silicon crystal production technology. In this case, it is advanced and complies with 14 nm standards. It is through the use of such an advanced process that this chip boasts a nominal thermal package of 80 watts.
Also, the dimensions of the crystal are 37.5 mm X 37.5 mm. The highest temperature of this processor device is set by the manufacturer at 67 ° C. In reality, this parameter does not exceed 60 ° C.
The voltage that is supplied to the chip should be in the range from 0.55 V to 1.52 V. The last value, as a rule, is determined by the level of complexity of the problem being solved and the current temperature of the semiconductor base of the CPU.
Cache, RAM subsystem
The built-in fast memory subsystem of 3 levels boasts the Xeon E3-1220 . The largest volume in this case is the last third level, in which you can place 8 GB of data and instructions.
This part of the cache is common to all processor components and its address space is common. That is, all memory cells can store both data and instructions.
The second level allows you to place 1 MB of data and instructions. It is already divided into 4 parts of 256 KB. Each of these parts is directly attached to a specific core and can only store its instructions and data.
The capacity of the first level is 256 Kb. They are divided into 4 segments of 64 Kb. Each of them, like the second-level cache, is assigned to a certain computing unit. In this case, the memory is divided into 2 equal parts of 32 KB. One of them stores only data, and the second - CPU instructions.
The random access memory controller is included by the manufacturer in the CPU. It is dual-channel and aims to work in conjunction with DDR4 modules. The frequency of the chips in this case should correspond to 1866 MHz or 2133 MHz. You can also use faster solutions, but they will work anyway at the highest possible frequency of 2133 MHz. The maximum amount of RAM is set by developers at around 64 GB. The throughput of the RAM subsystem corresponds to 34.1 Gb / s.
Cost. Reviews
Like any other Intel processor solution, the E3-1220 v5 has a high cost. In the BOX version, it was estimated by the manufacturer at $ 203, and the more affordable TRAIL - $ 193.
It is a very, very high price that is the main drawback of the solution in question. Moreover, this model is currently relevant and can still be found on sale in a new state.
But the advantages of this server chip are:
- High energy efficiency.
- Perfect interaction.
- Flexible functionality that allows it to be used both as part of budget-level server computers and workstations.
Summary
To date, a really great processor device is the E3-1220 . It is perfect for implementing a budget class server.
Another possible application is workstations with a high level of performance. In all other cases, the use of this chip is unjustified either for economic reasons or because of insufficient performance.