Intel has surprisingly announced new Xeon E-2300 processors this morning based on its Rocket Lake architecture. So, you still have a 14nm process and are limited up to 8 cores only, which in fact is a strange choice but Intel seems to target entry-level servers.
Essentially you get all the benefits of server processors in a so-called less cored commercial chip and Intel Xeon E-2300 processors have ECC Memory Support with DDR4 memory speeds up to 3200 MT/s. Also, these CPUs come with Intel® Server Platform Services (Intel® SPS) and Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT).
So, the Xeon E-2300 Rocket Lake lineup offers 10 new processor varieties, including options with 4, 6, or 8 cores, and thermal design points (TDPs) ranging from 65W up to 95W. With Intel® Turbo Boost Technology frequencies as high as 5.1 GHz, and memory speeds up to 23% faster than the prior generation, these new processors outperform the prior Intel Xeon E processor by up to 17%.
When coupled with Intel® C250 Series Chipsets, this platform offers more I/O bandwidth and speed across options including new PCIe 4.0, more lanes of PCIe 3.0, USB 3.2 with new 2×2 (20 Gb), and SATA 3.0 support. This platform is also validated for compatibility with the latest server operating systems, including Windows Server 2022.
Intel Xeon E-2300 Processor Details
| Maximum Core Count Supported | Up to 8 Cores |
| Maximum Base Frequency Supported | 3.7 GHz |
| Maximum Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency Supported | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor Cache Memory Support | Up to 16 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor Performance Support | Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology |
| Maximum Number of Processor Sockets Supported | One Socket |
| Thermal Design Point (TDP) | Up to 95 Watts |
| Socket Type | Socket H5 (LGA-1200) Socket |
| System Memory Support | 2 channels of DDR4 ECCUp to 3200 MT/s2 DPC, UDIMMs only |
| Maximum System Memory Supported | Up to 128 GB |
| Supported Chipset | Intel® C252 or C256 Chipsets |
| I/O | PCI Express 4.0 – Up to 20 lanes (CPU)PCI Express 3.0 – Up to 24 lanes (PCH)USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20G) – Up to 3 portsUSB 3.2 Gen2x1 (10G) – Up to 10 portsSATA 3.0 – Up to 8 portsDMI – 8 lanes, Gen 3 |
| Intel® Manageability Engine(Intel® ME) | Intel ME v15 with Intel® AMTand Intel SPS 6.0 |
| Display Support | Gen12 graphics, 1 digital display (HDMI or DP) with up to 4K resolution |
| Intel® SGX | 512 MB memory enclave capacity |
| Intel® VROC | SATA RAIDNon-VMD NVMe RAID |
| Support for Intel® Ethernet | 1 GbE i210 (LOM/AIC)2.5 GbE i225 (AIC)10 GbE x550 (AIC) |
| Processor Manufacturing Process | Intel’s 14nm process technology |
Intel Xeon E-2300 Processor SKUs
| Processor Number | Base Clock Speed (GHz) | Max Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency (GHz) | Cores/ Threads | Cache (MB) | PCI Express 4.0 and 3.0 Lanes (CPU + Chipset) | Memory Support | Thermal Design Power (TDP) | Socket (LGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Xeon E-2388G Processor | 3.2 | 5.1 | 8/16 | 16 MB Smart-Cache | 44 | Two channels DDR4-3200 | 95W | 1200 |
| Intel Xeon E-2378G Processor | 2.8 | 5.1 | 8/16 | 16 MB Smart-Cache | 44 | Two channels DDR4-3200 | 80W | 1200 |
| Intel Xeon E-2378 Processor | 2.6 | 4.8 | 8/16 | 16 MB Smart-Cache | 44 | Two channels DDR4-3200 | 65W | 1200 |
| Intel Xeon E-2386G Processor | 3.5 | 5.1 | 6/12 | 12 MB Smart-Cache | 44 | Two channels DDR4-3200 | 95W | 1200 |
| Intel Xeon E-2356G Processor | 3.2 | 5.0 | 6/12 | 12 MB Smart-Cache | 44 | Two channels DDR4-3200 | 80W | 1200 |
| Intel Xeon E-2336 Processor | 2.9 | 4.8 | 6/12 | 12 MB Smart-Cache | 44 | Two channels DDR4-3200 | 65W | 1200 |
| Intel Xeon E-2374G Processor | 3.7 | 5.0 | 4/8 | 8 MB Smart-Cache | 44 | Two channels DDR4-3200 | 80W | 1200 |
| Intel Xeon E-2334 Processor | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4/8 | 8 MB Smart-Cache | 44 | Two channels DDR4-3200 | 65W | 1200 |
| Intel Xeon E-2324G Processor* | 3.1 | 4.6 | 4/4 | 8 MB Smart-Cache | 44 | Two channels DDR4-3200 | 65W | 1200 |
| Intel Xeon E-2314 Processor* | 2.8 | 4.5 | 4/4 | 8 MB Smart-Cache | 44 | Two channels DDR4-3200 | 65W | 1200 |
| *Intel Xeon E-2324G and E-2314 processors do not support Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology |
With these processors, Intel seems to target small businesses or startups which require cost-effective server solutions that deliver productivity, reliability, and hardware-enhanced security. Intel has given a lot of explanation so as to who these processors are targeted at and you can read everything here.
