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Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHz

Explore Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHz 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Outdated for demanding workloads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 X3460 @ 2.80GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2963 and a single-thread rating of 1258. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark2,963
81 samples
Single Thread1,258
Overall rank#3,271
of 6,054
Reference price$73.04

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.4Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2963 and a single-thread rating of 1258. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHz is a Server released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 2,963 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 2,963 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,258 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 LGA1156. 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 95 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 X3460 @ 2.80GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 2,963 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHz 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 X3460 @ 2.80GHz?

Start with LGA1156 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 X3460 @ 2.80GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 95 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 4174 HEAMD2,986 points
02Intel Atom C5315Intel2,980 points
03Intel Xeon E5-2637 @ 3.00GHzIntel2,978 points
04Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU2,963 points
05Intel Xeon W3520 @ 2.67GHzIntel2,948 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon E5-2637 @ 3.00GHzIntel1,526 points
02Intel Atom C5315Intel1,284 points
03Intel Xeon W3520 @ 2.67GHzIntel1,261 points
04Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU1,258 points
05AMD Opteron 4174 HEAMD1,035 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom C5315Intel78.4 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 4174 HEAMD45.9 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon X3460 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU31.2 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon W3520 @ 2.67GHzIntel22.7 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
63,130.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
569.50
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,893.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
19.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
6,580.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
15,377.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
309.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
8,276.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2010
SocketLGA1156
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo3.50 GHz
TDP95 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