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Intel Xeon W3505 @ 2.53GHz

Explore Intel Xeon W3505 @ 2.53GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon W3505 @ 2.53GHz is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1163 and a single-thread rating of 1099. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

CPU Mark1,163
99 samples
Single Thread1,099
Overall rank#4,531
of 6,054
Reference price$14.86

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.6Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon W3505 @ 2.53GHz is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1163 and a single-thread rating of 1099. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon W3505 @ 2.53GHz is a Server released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 130 W reference TDP, a 1,163 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 1,163 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,099 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 130 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 W3505 @ 2.53GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 130 W reference TDP, a 1,163 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon W3505 @ 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 W3505 @ 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 W3505 @ 2.53GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 130 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 2222AMD1,198 points
02Intel Xeon W3505 @ 2.53GHzThis CPU1,163 points
03Intel Xeon L5320 @ 1.86GHzIntel1,118 points
04Intel Xeon 3075 @ 2.66GHzIntel1,112 points
05AMD Opteron 2220AMD1,106 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon W3505 @ 2.53GHzThis CPU1,099 points
02Intel Xeon 3075 @ 2.66GHzIntel1,082 points
03AMD Opteron 2222AMD618 points
04AMD Opteron 2220AMD553 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon L5320 @ 1.86GHzIntel22.4 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 2222AMD12.6 Mark/W
03AMD Opteron 2220AMD11.6 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon W3505 @ 2.53GHzThis CPU8.9 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
22,026.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
231.70
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
692.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
11.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,688.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
4,669.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
164.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
2,791.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2009
SocketLGA1366
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP130 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
L34 MB