Intel Atom S1279 processor review

Atom S1279 processor released by Intel; release date: Q2'13. The processor is designed for server-computers and based on Briarwood microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 2, threads - 4. Manufacturing process technology - 32 nm.

Supported memory types: DDR3 1333. Maximum memory size: 8 GB.

Supported socket types: FCBGA1283. Power consumption (TDP): 13.1 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Briarwood
Launch date	Q2'13
Place in performance rating	not rated
Processor Number	S1279
Series	Intel® Atom™ Processor S Series
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Server
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	1.60 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm
Number of cores	2
Number of threads	4

Memory
Max memory channels	1
Maximum memory size	8 GB
Supported memory types	DDR3 1333
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Sockets supported	FCBGA1283
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	13.1 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	40
PCI Express revision	2.0
PCI support
UART
Advanced Technologies
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)