Intel Xeon X5650
About processor
The Intel Xeon X5650 is a powerful processor designed for server use, with a 32nm technology and a total of 6 cores and 12 threads. With a base frequency of 2.666 GHz and a max turbo frequency of 3.066 GHz, this processor offers excellent performance for demanding server workloads.
One of the standout features of the Xeon X5650 is its 12MB L3 cache, which allows for fast data access and manipulation, contributing to its overall impressive performance. With a TDP of 95W, the X5650 strikes a good balance between power consumption and performance.
In terms of real-world performance, the Xeon X5650 is capable of handling complex tasks with ease, whether it's running multiple virtual machines, handling large databases, or rendering high-resolution videos. The Geekbench 6 scores of 407 for single-core performance and 2768 for multi-core performance further attest to its capabilities.
Overall, the Intel Xeon X5650 is a reliable and efficient processor for server applications, offering excellent multi-core performance, ample cache size, and a good balance of power consumption and processing power. It is a solid choice for server setups that require reliable and powerful processing capabilities.
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 X5650
Code Name
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
2.666 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
3.066 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
12MB shared
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
95 W
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
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
3
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
2768
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
541
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
4080
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1299
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
5721
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