Intel Xeon E-2200. Server Cores, Budget

Following a major Intel Xeon W update for workstation power users, the new Xeon E processors for entry-level servers have been released. Compared to their predecessors, the number of cores has increased, while the price has remained the same — so the Xeon E has also become cheaper per core.

Familiarity with the Xeon E may surprise those who associate Intel Xeon with a price tag heavily adorned with zeros. Yes, the top models are indeed priced that way, but there are others, starting from the Xeon E3, which offer more performance for their price with each new generation. If we take a look at the table below, the cost per Xeon E core is $50-$80 — a quite reasonable price that won’t burden the budget for an entry-level server. It goes without saying that such servers are often required for a variety of tasks.

The update package features over 20 models, and on the ARK website you can review the entire list in full detail. Here we provide a summary of the lineup from top to bottom according to our standard template.

Base Frequency
Max Frequency
Cores/Threads
Cache
TDP
Price

E-2224G
3.5 GHz
4.7 GHz
4 / 4
8 MB
71 W
$213

E-2244G
3.8 GHz
4.8 GHz
4 / 8
8 MB
71 W
$272

E-2246G
3.6 GHz
4.8 GHz
6 / 12
12 MB
80 W
$311

E-2276G
3.8 GHz
4.9 GHz
6 / 12
12 MB
80 W
$362

E-2278G
3.4 GHz
5.0 GHz
8 / 16
16 MB
80 W
$494

E-2288G
3.7 GHz
5.0 GHz
8 / 16
16 MB
95W
$539

Intel Xeon E-2200 processors have between 4 to 8 cores (4 to 16 threads), with cache memory ranging from 8 to 16 MB, and the top models reach a working frequency of up to 5 GHz. Models with the G index come equipped with Intel UHD Graphics P630, with options available that do not include graphics — these are slightly cheaper. The TDP of the E-2200 ranges from 70-100 W, which is quite low by server standards; the lineup includes processors for embedded systems, including 8-core models like E-2278GEL with a base frequency of 2 GHz and a TDP of 35 W. The processors support dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory up to 128 GB.

Thus, the launch of the Xeon E-2200 family marks the imminent arrival of affordable 8-core single-socket servers on the Intel platform — it seems that for some, a 30% increase in cores per node will be very welcome. The new models are already commercially available, so we won’t have to wait long for servers.

Source: habr.com