Intel Xeon E5-2660

Intel Xeon E5-2660

About processor

The Intel Xeon E5-2660 processor is an excellent choice for server applications, offering powerful performance and a range of advanced features. With a total of 8 cores and 16 threads, this processor provides ample processing power for demanding workloads. The base frequency of 2.2 GHz ensures steady performance, while the max turbo frequency of 3 GHz enables the processor to handle peak workloads effectively. With a 20MB L3 cache and a TDP of 95W, the Xeon E5-2660 strikes a good balance between performance and power efficiency. The processor is built on a 32nm technology, offering solid performance and thermal management. In terms of benchmark performance, the Xeon E5-2660 excels with a Geekbench 6 single-core score of 805 and a multi-core score of 4173, making it a top performer for multi-threaded workloads. Overall, the Intel Xeon E5-2660 is a reliable and capable processor for server applications, offering strong performance and advanced features that are well-suited for demanding workloads. Whether you're running complex applications or handling a large number of simultaneous tasks, the Xeon E5-2660 delivers the performance and reliability needed for a range of server applications.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
March 2012
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Xeon E5-2660
Code Name
Sandy Bridge-EP
Foundry
Intel
Generation
Xeon E5 (Sandy Bridge-EP)

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
8
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
16
Performance-core Base Frequency
2.2 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
3 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
20MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier
No
Multiplier
22.0
Bus Frequency
100MHz
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 2011
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
95 W
PCIe Version
?
PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.
3
Transistor Count
2.27 billions

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
4
ECC Memory Support
Yes

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
N/A

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
805
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
4173
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
527
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
1292
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1752
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
16070

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
905 +12.4%
862 +7.1%
736 -8.6%
679 -15.7%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
4717 +13%
4478 +7.3%
3948 -5.4%
3718 -10.9%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
562 +6.6%
542 +2.8%
509 -3.4%
496 -5.9%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
1439 +11.4%
1367 +5.8%
1212 -6.2%
1113 -13.9%
Passmark CPU Single Core
1802 +2.9%
1775 +1.3%
1715 -2.1%
1693 -3.4%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
17430 +8.5%
16633 +3.5%
16070
15232 -5.2%
14583 -9.3%