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Intel Xeon E5649 @ 2.53GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5649 @ 2.53GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.0/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E5649 @ 2.53GHz is a Server processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 2.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 5646 and a single-thread rating of 1306. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

CPU Mark5,646
45 samples
Single Thread1,306
Overall rank#2,422
of 6,054
Reference price$129.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.0Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E5649 @ 2.53GHz is a Server processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 2.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 5646 and a single-thread rating of 1306. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5649 @ 2.53GHz is a Server released in 2011. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 2.90 GHz turbo, a 80 W reference TDP, a 5,646 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 5,646 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,306 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 E5649 @ 2.53GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 2.90 GHz turbo, a 80 W reference TDP, a 5,646 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5649 @ 2.53GHz 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 E5649 @ 2.53GHz?

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 E5649 @ 2.53GHz 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 Atom C3808 @ 2.00GHzIntel5,671 points
02Intel Xeon E5649 @ 2.53GHzThis CPU5,646 points
03AMD Opteron 6274AMD5,643 points
05AMD Opteron 6238AMD5,625 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Xeon E5649 @ 2.53GHzThis CPU1,306 points
03AMD Opteron 6238AMD1,157 points
04AMD Opteron 6274AMD871 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom C3808 @ 2.00GHzIntel226.8 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon E5649 @ 2.53GHzThis CPU70.6 Mark/W
04AMD Opteron 6274AMD49.1 Mark/W
05AMD Opteron 6238AMD48.9 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
93,443.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
2,191.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,677.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
27.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
9,961.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
23,201.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
427.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
12,774.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2011
SocketLGA1366
Cores / threads6 / 12
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo2.90 GHz
TDP80 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 32 KB
L26 x 256 KB
L312 MB