Intel Xeon X5260 processor review

Xeon X5260 processor released by Intel; release date: 11 Nov 2007. At the time of release, the processor cost $851. The processor is designed for server-computers and based on Wolfdale microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 2, threads - 2. Maximum operating temperature - 66°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 6 MB.

Supported socket types: LGA771. Power consumption (TDP): 80 Watt.

Benchmarks

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Face Detection

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

97.640 mPixels/s

0.436 mPixels/s

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Ocean Surface Simulation

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

741.453 Frames/s

31.038 Frames/s

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
T-Rex

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4.623 Frames/s

0.121 Frames/s

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Video Composition

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

49.002 Frames/s

0.907 Frames/s

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Bitcoin Mining

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

218.231 mHash/s

3.139 mHash/s

Name	Value
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection	0.436 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation	31.038 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex	0.121 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition	0.907 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining	3.139 mHash/s

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Wolfdale
Launch date	11 Nov 2007
Launch price (MSRP)	$851
Place in performance rating	3299
Processor Number	X5260
Series	Legacy Intel Xeon Processors
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Server
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.33 GHz
Bus Speed	1333 MHz
Die size	107 mm2
L1 cache	128 KB
L2 cache	6 MB
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm
Maximum core temperature	66°C
Number of cores	2
Number of threads	2
Transistor count	410 million
VID voltage range	0.8500V-1.3500V

Compatibility
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	LGA771
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	80 Watt
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)