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Intel Xeon E5620 @ 2.40GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5620 @ 2.40GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.4/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5620 @ 2.40GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 2.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3517 and a single-thread rating of 1075. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

CPU Mark3,517
236 samples
Single Thread1,075
Overall rank#3,007
of 6,054
Reference price$45.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.4Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5620 @ 2.40GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 2.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3517 and a single-thread rating of 1075. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5620 @ 2.40GHz is a Server released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 2.70 GHz turbo, a 80 W reference TDP, a 3,517 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 3,517 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,075 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 E5620 @ 2.40GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 2.70 GHz turbo, a 80 W reference TDP, a 3,517 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5620 @ 2.40GHz 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 E5620 @ 2.40GHz?

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 E5620 @ 2.40GHz 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.

02Intel Xeon E5620 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU3,517 points
03AMD Opteron 6164 HEAMD3,478 points
04Intel Xeon E5-1603 @ 2.80GHzIntel3,474 points
05Intel Xeon W5580 @ 3.20GHzIntel3,459 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon W5580 @ 3.20GHzIntel1,507 points
02Intel Xeon E5-1603 @ 2.80GHzIntel1,335 points
03Intel Xeon E5620 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU1,075 points
05AMD Opteron 6164 HEAMD399 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Xeon E5620 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU44.0 Mark/W
03AMD Opteron 6164 HEAMD40.9 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon W5580 @ 3.20GHzIntel26.6 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
56,531.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,308.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,557.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
24.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
5,740.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
13,449.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
374.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
7,517.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2010
SocketLGA1366
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock2.40 GHz
Max turbo2.70 GHz
TDP80 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L312 MB