Intel Xeon E7530 processor review

Xeon E7530 processor released by Intel; release date: Q1'10. The processor is designed for server-computers and based on Nehalem EX microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 6, threads - 12. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.13 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 64°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L3 - 12 MB L3 Cache.

Supported socket types: FCLGA1567. Power consumption (TDP): 105 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

887

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

7231

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	887
PassMark - CPU mark	7231

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Nehalem EX
Launch date	Q1'10
Place in performance rating	2199
Processor Number	E7530
Series	Legacy Intel Xeon Processors
Vertical segment	Server
Performance
Base frequency	1.87 GHz
Bus Speed	5.86 GT/s
L3 cache	12 MB L3 Cache
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm
Maximum core temperature	64°C
Maximum frequency	2.13 GHz
Number of cores	6
Number of threads	12

Compatibility
Sockets supported	FCLGA1567
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	105 Watt
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Intel 64
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)