Intel Xeon L5609

Intel Xeon L5609

About processor

The Intel Xeon L5609 is a reliable and efficient processor designed for server platforms. With its 32nm technology, this processor boasts a total of 4 cores and 4 threads, making it capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously with ease. The performance-core base frequency of 1.866 GHz ensures smooth and consistent performance, even under heavy workloads. One of the standout features of the Xeon L5609 is its ample 12MB L3 cache, which significantly improves the processor's ability to access frequently used data quickly and efficiently. This, in turn, leads to enhanced overall system responsiveness and reduced latency. Furthermore, with a manageable thermal design power (TDP) of 40W, the Xeon L5609 is not only energy-efficient but also produces minimal heat, making it an ideal choice for server environments where heat dissipation is a concern. Overall, the Intel Xeon L5609 processor delivers a commendable balance of performance, power efficiency, and reliability, making it a suitable choice for businesses and organizations looking for a dependable processor to power their server infrastructure. Whether it's handling data-intensive tasks or running multiple virtual machines, the Xeon L5609 is more than capable of meeting the demands of modern server workloads.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
March 2010
Model Name
?
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 L5609
Code Name
Westmere-EP
Foundry
Intel
Generation
Xeon (Westmere-EP)

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Performance-core Base Frequency
1.866 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
12MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier
No
Multiplier
14.0
Bus Frequency
133MHz
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 1366
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
40 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.
2
Transistor Count
1.17 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.
3
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 5
Single Core Score
354
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
1276
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1160
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
3298

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 5 Single Core
416 +17.5%
389 +9.9%
315 -11%
274 -22.6%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
1423 +11.5%
1360 +6.6%
1276
1195 -6.3%
1102 -13.6%
Passmark CPU Single Core
1268 +9.3%
1209 +4.2%
1160
1096 -5.5%
1058 -8.8%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
3659 +10.9%
3500 +6.1%
3298
3155 -4.3%
3006 -8.9%