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Intel Xeon E5472 @ 3.00GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5472 @ 3.00GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.1/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5472 @ 3.00GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2333 and a single-thread rating of 1223. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

CPU Mark2,333
157 samples
Single Thread1,223
Overall rank#3,626
of 6,054
Reference price$20.04

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.1Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5472 @ 3.00GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2333 and a single-thread rating of 1223. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5472 @ 3.00GHz is a Server released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 80 W reference TDP, a 2,333 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 2,333 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,223 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 LGA771. 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 80 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 E5472 @ 3.00GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 80 W reference TDP, a 2,333 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5472 @ 3.00GHz 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 E5472 @ 3.00GHz?

Start with LGA771 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 E5472 @ 3.00GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 80 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.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Opteron 4130AMD2,342 points
02Intel Xeon E5-2603 @ 1.80GHzIntel2,335 points
03Intel Xeon E5472 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU2,333 points
04Intel Xeon X3430 @ 2.40GHzIntel2,332 points
05Intel Xeon X5365 @ 3.00GHzIntel2,331 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon E5472 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU1,223 points
02Intel Xeon X5365 @ 3.00GHzIntel1,223 points
03AMD Opteron 4130AMD1,116 points
04Intel Xeon X3430 @ 2.40GHzIntel1,045 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Xeon E5472 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU29.2 Mark/W
03AMD Opteron 4130AMD24.7 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon X3430 @ 2.40GHzIntel24.5 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon X5365 @ 3.00GHzIntel15.5 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

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
50,031.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
616.80
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
829.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
17.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
6,312.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
10,355.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
240.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
6,640.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2009
SocketLGA771
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP80 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L22 x 6144 KB