Intel Haswell-E X99 Chipset Details And Launch Time

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/14/2014 09:26 AM | source: | 55 comment(s)

We have talked about the Intel Haswell-E X99 Chipset quite a bit in the past already. Now more details have surfaced. Basically the X99 chipset which has codename Wellsburg will be released in the June timeframe, Computex anyone ? New to the list is confirmed support for DDR4 memory.

X99 chipset will support low voltage (1.2V) DDR4 RAM kits (must be the 1333 MHz ones). The DIMM connector now has 288 pins (as opposed to 284 from earlier), the 4 additional pins added to support NVDIMM modules. Good news is that both 284/288 pin RAM modules will be usable on motherboards with the 284 pin connector or the new 288 pin connector. It will have 14 USB ports and 10 Sata ports. Interestingly it will also feature Intel’s Integrated Clock Support.

Both the 6 core and 8 core processor versions will get a 140 W TDP and a maximum memory speed of 2133Mhz per DIMM slot. Haswell-E will bring a new version of your same old LGA 2011 socket with it. Dubbed LGA 2011-3, the derived socket has the same dimensions and ball pattern pitch as LGA 2011. Basically, the number of pins remains the same while their layout changes. According to the slides, the new design is more efficient as per Intel’s research, and additional wings in the LGA 2011-3 socket help improve package handling.

The slides are courtesy of wccftech.

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#4782427 Posted on: 03/14/2014 08:17 PM

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#4782428 Posted on: 03/14/2014 08:19 PM

8cores won't be cheap 700-800€, 6core ~500€ min for sure.

They may pull something nice though and price a 6-core under $400 and unlocked like they did with the 4820k (yes I know that's a quad), but I'm not holding my breath.

Is it confirmed that there will be no quad core on Haswell-e?

EDIT: Did a bit of checking all I see is 6 and 8 core info so it appears no quad. If that is the case a locked multi 6 core at the $330 point is a good possibility.

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#4782436 Posted on: 03/14/2014 08:33 PM

In EU atm 4930K sells for ~ 470€, i kinda doubt it will be lower then that, would be nice yeah to see 6core variant for current 4core price ~ 260€

Looks like only 6 & 8 core variant

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Apparently up to 55% faster 8core @ 3ghz vs 4core @ 3.7ghz, now if they make a base 3ghz then huh, kinda doubt it will Oc beyond 4.2 -4.4ghz and stay cool :frown:

Also it will have the same efficient onboard iVR like mainstream Haswell and later Broadwell..

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#4782456 Posted on: 03/14/2014 09:16 PM

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#4782473 Posted on: 03/14/2014 09:38 PM

Oh, ok. I thought Haswell-E would be designated x89 not x99, although x99 does make more sense. It'll soon be time to retire my Asus Rampage 2 Extreme (x58 northwood motherboard) and this new chipset is The One. hallelujah! Praise Intel.

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#4782497 Posted on: 03/14/2014 10:21 PM

If they do a 6 core at the current 4820k price it will have a locked multi and most likely a 3.0-3.2 frequency.

BTW I'm sure I can keep it cool under water. Anyone going for the 8 core CPU's most likely have the money to go H2O.

That will never happen, not at that price. Would be nice though..

Also doubt about locked models, i7-E series was always unlocked, except i7-3820 model half-way and it priced the same like 4820K now.

Imo with 8 core (3ghz @ 140w) 1Ghz OC gap should be possible, we're looking at avg 4-4.2ghz OC at best, maaaaybe 4.5ghz, but that will be uber hot for sure.

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#4782510 Posted on: 03/14/2014 11:01 PM

That's why I started my post with the word, "IF". I said earlier I'm not holding my breath.

If I go with a X99 system I would wait for the 5970k most likely.

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#4782534 Posted on: 03/14/2014 11:51 PM

think this will be my next upgrade. no more quads for me

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#4782585 Posted on: 03/15/2014 01:59 AM

Hi, been lurking on the site since 2010 but no more.

So, if there is gonna be a 2011-3 version, does that mean x79 boards will support these new version of the 5900 series?

I mean it would help if they are gonna be pricey. Buy the CPU first, enjoy it in the x79 board, albeit a bit crippled, then get a new board later on and DDR4 that is also sure to be pricey.

I just got into the Enthusiasts class with my 4930k and that newer Asus x79 DELUXE just last Nov so would be happy to keep it a bit longer.

Thank you.

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#4782588 Posted on: 03/15/2014 02:04 AM

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#4782591 Posted on: 03/15/2014 02:07 AM

Haswell-E CPUs are keyed differently. They wouldn't fit in the X79 motherboard anyways.

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#4782594 Posted on: 03/15/2014 02:08 AM

I thought there was two different variants of the chips and that DDR4 was compatible with DDR3 slots. Or did I see it wrong? If so they should have used a different socket name instead of 2011-3. It's miss-leading, a bit. Kind of feels like we are still at the same level (2011 version 3 ^^).

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#4782612 Posted on: 03/15/2014 02:41 AM

Max 4 DIMM slots as well, one per channel, though expect higher density DIMMs.

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#4782616 Posted on: 03/15/2014 02:48 AM

Max 4 DIMM slots as well, one per channel, though expect higher density DIMMs.

In all honesty that's all you need. Anywhere from 8GB (4x2GB) to 32GB (4x8GB). And who knows DDR4 may bring 16GB DIMM's.

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#4782618 Posted on: 03/15/2014 02:56 AM

Could it finally be time to upgrade from my trusty 2500k? I will wait for some performance reviews of them 6 cores first :3

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