LGA 1356
Encyclopedia
LGA 1356 also called Socket B2, is an Intel microprocessor
compatible socket
rumored to be released in Q1 2012 for the two processor slot (2P) segment of the server market.
(which is known as Socket R). LGA 1356 has 1356 protruding pins to make contact with the pads on the processor. Processors of LGA 1356 and LGA 1366 sockets are not compatible with each other since they have different socket notches.
It supports Intel Sandy Bridge
microprocessors, codenamed Romley-EN, expected to be marketed under the Xeon
-E5 2400 series.
The main difference between LGA 2011 and LGA 1356 is 2 Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI)s connections on the LGA 2011 and 1 QPI connection on the LGA 1356.
Other noticeable differences include 24 lanes of PCI Express
(PCI-e) version 3.0 connections compared to 40 lanes on the LGA 2011, and three channels of DDR3 support compared to four on the LGA 2011. Each DDR3 channel can support one more DIMM
(only applicable to DDR3 and not DDR3-L).
Plans were leaked in early 2011, with estimated releases in the first quarter of 2012.
In September 2011, releases were estimated to be at the end of the first quarter of 2012.
Microprocessor
A microprocessor incorporates the functions of a computer's central processing unit on a single integrated circuit, or at most a few integrated circuits. It is a multipurpose, programmable device that accepts digital data as input, processes it according to instructions stored in its memory, and...
compatible socket
CPU socket
A CPU socket or CPU slot is a mechanical component that provides mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board . This allows the CPU to be replaced without soldering....
rumored to be released in Q1 2012 for the two processor slot (2P) segment of the server market.
Description
LGA 1356 is one of the two sockets designed as a replacement for the LGA 1366 CPU socket, the other being LGA 2011LGA 2011
LGA 2011, also called Socket R, is a CPU socket by Intel. It replaces Intel's LGA 1366 and LGA 1567 in the performance and high-end desktop and server platforms. The socket has 2,011 protruding pins which touch contact points on the underside of the processor.Socket R uses QPI to connect the CPU...
(which is known as Socket R). LGA 1356 has 1356 protruding pins to make contact with the pads on the processor. Processors of LGA 1356 and LGA 1366 sockets are not compatible with each other since they have different socket notches.
It supports Intel Sandy Bridge
Sandy Bridge
Sandy Bridge is the codename for a microarchitecture developed by Intel beginning in 2005 for central processing units in computers to replace the Nehalem microarchitecture...
microprocessors, codenamed Romley-EN, expected to be marketed under the Xeon
Xeon
The Xeon is a brand of multiprocessing- or multi-socket-capable x86 microprocessors from Intel Corporation targeted at the non-consumer server, workstation and embedded system markets.-Overview:...
-E5 2400 series.
The main difference between LGA 2011 and LGA 1356 is 2 Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI)s connections on the LGA 2011 and 1 QPI connection on the LGA 1356.
Other noticeable differences include 24 lanes of PCI Express
PCI Express
PCI Express , officially abbreviated as PCIe, is a computer expansion card standard designed to replace the older PCI, PCI-X, and AGP bus standards...
(PCI-e) version 3.0 connections compared to 40 lanes on the LGA 2011, and three channels of DDR3 support compared to four on the LGA 2011. Each DDR3 channel can support one more DIMM
DIMM
A DIMM or dual in-line memory module, comprises a series of dynamic random-access memory integrated circuits. These modules are mounted on a printed circuit board and designed for use in personal computers, workstations and servers...
(only applicable to DDR3 and not DDR3-L).
Plans were leaked in early 2011, with estimated releases in the first quarter of 2012.
In September 2011, releases were estimated to be at the end of the first quarter of 2012.