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Intel Xeon W3520 @ 2.67GHz

Explore Intel Xeon W3520 @ 2.67GHz 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Outdated for demanding workloads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 W3520 @ 2.67GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 2.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2948 and a single-thread rating of 1261. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

CPU Mark2,948
548 samples
Single Thread1,261
Overall rank#3,276
of 6,054
Reference price$25.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.4Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon W3520 @ 2.67GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 2.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2948 and a single-thread rating of 1261. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon W3520 @ 2.67GHz is a Server released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 2.90 GHz turbo, a 130 W reference TDP, a 2,948 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 2,948 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,261 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 W3520 @ 2.67GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 2.90 GHz turbo, a 130 W reference TDP, a 2,948 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon W3520 @ 2.67GHz 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 W3520 @ 2.67GHz?

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 W3520 @ 2.67GHz 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.

01Intel Xeon E5-2637 @ 3.00GHzIntel2,978 points
02Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHzIntel2,963 points
03Intel Xeon W3520 @ 2.67GHzThis CPU2,948 points
04AMD Opteron 6128 HEAMD2,932 points
05Intel Xeon E5-2609 @ 2.40GHzIntel2,931 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon E5-2637 @ 3.00GHzIntel1,526 points
02Intel Xeon W3520 @ 2.67GHzThis CPU1,261 points
03Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHzIntel1,258 points
04Intel Xeon E5-2609 @ 2.40GHzIntel1,132 points
05AMD Opteron 6128 HEAMD823 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

03AMD Opteron 6128 HEAMD34.5 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHzIntel31.2 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon W3520 @ 2.67GHzThis CPU22.7 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
65,337.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
550.90
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,833.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
21.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
6,574.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
15,407.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
353.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
8,439.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2009
SocketLGA1366
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock2.70 GHz
Max turbo2.90 GHz
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
L38 MB