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Intel Xeon E5506 @ 2.13GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5506 @ 2.13GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.8/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5506 @ 2.13GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1961 and a single-thread rating of 930. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

CPU Mark1,961
84 samples
Single Thread930
Overall rank#3,870
of 6,054
Reference price$88.63

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.8Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5506 @ 2.13GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1961 and a single-thread rating of 930. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5506 @ 2.13GHz is a Server released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 80 W reference TDP, a 1,961 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 1,961 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 930 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 LGA1366. 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 E5506 @ 2.13GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 80 W reference TDP, a 1,961 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5506 @ 2.13GHz 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 E5506 @ 2.13GHz?

Start with LGA1366 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 E5506 @ 2.13GHz 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.

01Intel Xeon X3220 @ 2.40GHzIntel1,973 points
02Intel Xeon E5506 @ 2.13GHzThis CPU1,961 points
03Intel Xeon E5507 @ 2.27GHzIntel1,943 points
04Intel Xeon X6550 @ 2.00GHzIntel1,936 points
05Intel Xeon E5603 @ 1.60GHzIntel1,935 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon E5506 @ 2.13GHzThis CPU930 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon E5506 @ 2.13GHzThis CPU24.5 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon E5507 @ 2.27GHzIntel24.3 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon E5603 @ 1.60GHzIntel24.2 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon X3220 @ 2.40GHzIntel18.8 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon X6550 @ 2.00GHzIntel14.9 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
37,698.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
419.70
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,250.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
13.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
4,698.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
7,796.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
212.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
4,864.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2009
SocketLGA1366
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.10 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
L24 x 256 KB
L34 MB