Lynnfield (microprocessor)

Lynnfield is the code name for a quad-core processor from Intel released in September 2009.[1] It was sold in varying configurations as Core i5-7xx, Core i7-8xx or Xeon X34xx. Lynnfield uses the Nehalem microarchitecture and replaces the earlier Penryn based Wolfdale and Yorkfield processors, using the same 45 nm process technology, but with a new memory and bus interface. The product code for Lynnfield is 80605, its CPUID value identifies it as family 6, model 30 (0106Ex).

Lynnfield
General information
Launched2009
Marketed byIntel
Designed byIntel
Common manufacturer(s)
  • Intel
CPUID code106Ex
Product code80605
Performance
Max. CPU clock rate2.40 GHz to 3.73 GHz
DMI speeds2 GT/s
Cache
L1 cache64 KB per core (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions)
L2 cache1 MB (256 KB per core)
L3 cache8 MB
Architecture and classification
ApplicationDesktop
Technology node45 nm (774 million transistors)
MicroarchitectureNehalem
Instruction setx86, x86-64, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Physical specifications
Transistors
  • 774 million
Cores
  • 4
Memory (RAM)
  • Up to 32 GB
  • Up to DDR3-1333
Socket(s)
Products, models, variants
Brand name(s)
History
Predecessor(s)Wolfdale
Yorkfield
Successor(s)Sandy Bridge
Support status
Unsupported

Lynnfield is related to the earlier Bloomfield and Gainestown microprocessors, which are used in server and high-end desktop systems. The main difference between the two is Lynnfield's use of the LGA 1156 processor socket as opposed to the LGA 1366 socket used by Bloomfield and Gainestown processors. LGA 1156 processors include Direct Media Interface and PCI Express links, which Intel has previously connected to the processor with a dedicated northbridge chip, called the memory controller hub or I/O hub.

The Lynnfield series of processors does not include built-in Intel graphics.

The mobile version of Lynnfield is Clarksfield. The dual-core version was going to be Havendale, but it was cancelled in favor of Clarkdale.

Brand names edit

Brand name Model (list) Market Clock frequency range HT ECC RAM/Max. RAM
Core i5 i5-7xx Performance

desktop

2.67–2.80 GHz No No/16 (32 unofficially) GB
i5-7xxS 2.40 GHz
Core i7 i7-8xx 2.80–3.07 GHz Yes
i7-875K 2.93 GHz (unlocked)
i7-8xxS 2.53–2.67 GHz
Xeon X34xx UP server 1.86–3.07 GHz some Yes/32 GB

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References edit

  1. ^ Anand Lal Shimpi, "Intel's Core i7 870 & i5 750, Lynnfield: Harder, Better, Faster Stronger", anandtech.com