Intel Xeon W3690
About processor
The Intel Xeon W3690 processor is a reliable and powerful CPU designed for server use. With its six cores and twelve threads, it provides excellent multitasking capabilities and can handle demanding workloads with ease. The base frequency of 3.466 GHz and a max turbo frequency of 3.733 GHz ensure that it delivers high performance across a range of tasks.
The 32 nm technology and 12MB of L3 cache contribute to its efficiency and responsiveness, while the TDP of 130W ensures that it can operate at optimal levels without overheating. The Geekbench 6 scores of 603 for single-core and 2684 for multi-core demonstrate its impressive performance and ability to handle intensive computing tasks.
Overall, the Intel Xeon W3690 is a solid choice for server applications where reliability and high performance are essential. Its combination of cores, threads, and cache, along with its efficient technology, make it a suitable option for businesses and organizations looking for a robust processor to power their server operations.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
February 2011
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 W3690
Code Name
Gulftown
Foundry
Intel
Generation
Xeon (Gulftown)
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
3.466 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
3.733 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
12MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier
Yes
Multiplier
26.0
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
130 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
603
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
2684
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
659
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
3556
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1615
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
7243
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