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Intel Xeon 2.66GHz

Explore Intel Xeon 2.66GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.2/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon 2.66GHz is a Server processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 283 and a single-thread rating of 0.

CPU Mark283
1 samples
Single Thread0
Overall rank#5,682
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.2Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon 2.66GHz is a Server processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 283 and a single-thread rating of 0.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon 2.66GHz is a Server released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 2 threads, a 283 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 283 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon 2.66GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 2 threads, a 283 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon 2.66GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon 2.66GHz?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Xeon 2.66GHz use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Opteron 248AMD310 points
02Intel Xeon 2.66GHzThis CPU283 points
03AMD Opteron 142AMD278 points
04Intel Xeon 2.80GHzIntel260 points
05AMD Opteron 140AMD258 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon 2.80GHzIntel384 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Opteron 248AMD3.5 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 142AMD3.3 Mark/W
03AMD Opteron 140AMD3.0 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon 2.80GHzIntel2.5 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

No sub-test data is available yet.

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2009
Socket—
Cores / threads1 / 2
Base clock2.70 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.