Intel Xeon L5640
About processor
The Intel Xeon L5640 processor is a powerful and efficient processor designed for server use. With its 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers excellent multitasking capabilities, making it well-suited for a variety of server workloads. The 32nm technology ensures that it delivers strong performance while maintaining energy efficiency.
The base frequency of 2.266 GHz and max turbo frequency of 2.8 GHz provide ample processing power for demanding tasks, and the 12MB L3 cache helps to ensure smooth and responsive performance. Additionally, the low TDP of 60W makes it a great choice for environments where power consumption is a concern.
In terms of performance, the Geekbench 6 scores for the Intel Xeon L5640 are impressive, with a single-core score of 407 and a multi-core score of 1582. This further highlights the processor's ability to handle complex workloads with ease.
Overall, the Intel Xeon L5640 is a reliable and high-performing processor that is well-suited for server applications. Its combination of power, efficiency, and strong multi-threaded performance make it a great choice for businesses looking for a reliable server CPU.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
March 2010
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 L5640
Code Name
Westmere-EP
Foundry
Intel
Generation
Xeon (Westmere-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).
6
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
12
Performance-core Base Frequency
2.266 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
2.8 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
12MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier
No
Multiplier
17.0
Bus Frequency
133MHz
CPU Socket
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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
60 W
PCIe Version
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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
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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
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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
407
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
1582
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
436
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
3370
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1132
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
4606
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core