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Intel Xeon 2.80GHz

Explore Intel Xeon 2.80GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.4/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon 2.80GHz is a Server processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 260 and a single-thread rating of 384. Its stated TDP is 103 W.

CPU Mark260
4 samples
Single Thread384
Overall rank#5,728
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.4Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon 2.80GHz is a Server processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 260 and a single-thread rating of 384. Its stated TDP is 103 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon 2.80GHz is a Server released in 2008. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 2 threads, a 103 W reference TDP, a 260 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 260 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 384 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket PPGA604. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 103 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon 2.80GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 2 threads, a 103 W reference TDP, a 260 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon 2.80GHz 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 2.80GHz?

Start with PPGA604 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon 2.80GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 103 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

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.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Opteron 248AMD310 points
02Intel Xeon 2.66GHzIntel283 points
03AMD Opteron 142AMD278 points
04Intel Xeon 2.80GHzThis CPU260 points
05AMD Opteron 140AMD258 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon 2.80GHzThis CPU384 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 2.80GHzThis CPU2.5 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

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
384.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2008
SocketPPGA604
Cores / threads1 / 2
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP103 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.