Xeon E3-1220V5, E3-1220V6 product availability

[CLi7]

I just got a batch of E3-1220V5 from disti. And telling the customer to use E3-1220V6 in the next build. However, the customer is asking if E3-1220V5 has reached its EOL? if not, why change to E3-1220V6?

Intel used to have Roadmap for processors, I don't see that on this site any more.

[n_scott_pearson]

According to ARK, the E3-1220V5 is still an active product. Roadmap files were never made available on the public web site; they are only available under NDA (unless leaked, of course 😲).

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[Emeth_O_Intel]

Hi CLi7,

Thank you for contacting Intel Community Support.

I would like to know which processor model do you like to get the roadmap in order to verify the information and proceed with the next step. 

Please let us know the outcome, and if you have any other question do not hesitate and let me know and I will be more than happy to assist you. 

Best regards, 

Emeth O. 

Intel Customer Support Technician

Under Contract to Intel Corporation

[CLi7]

The processors models are : E3-1220 v5 & E3-1220v6

Thanks

[Emeth_O_Intel]

Hi CLi7,

Thank you for letting me know the information.

I will double-check those details and as soon as possible I will get back to you with the outcome.

Regards,

Emeth O. 

Intel Customer Support Technician

Under Contract to Intel Corporation

[Emeth_O_Intel]

Hi CLi7,

Thank you for your time.

The above processors have been launched already, so they would be part of an old roadmap and it does not appear to be available.

Now, checking on your post:

"... if E3-1220V5 has reached its EOL? if not, why change to E3-1220V6?"

Based on this matter, the V5 processors are based on Skylake technology, while V6 is a newer family based on Kaby Lake.

Based on ARK comparison between both processors:

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/compare.html?productIds=88172,97470

Max TDP is lower on the V6 processor with 72W vs 80W on the V5

Faster DDR4 memory is supported with V6 processors (up to 2400) while V5 supports a max of 2133.

Memory bandwidth is also bigger on the V6 processor.

Regards,

Emeth O. 

Intel Customer Support Technician

Under Contract to Intel Corporation

[Emeth_O_Intel]

Hi CLi7,

I would like to know if you have any other questions in order to assist you.

If so, please do not hesitate and let me know and I will be more than happy to assist you.

Regards,

Emeth O.

[Emeth_O_Intel]

Hi CLi7,

I was reviewing your case and I have not seen any activity from your end recently.

If you have any other question do not hesitate and contact us back and we will be more than happy to assist you.

Regards,

Emeth O. 

Intel Customer Support Technician

Under Contract to Intel Corporation