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Intel Xeon X5450 @ 3.00GHz

Explore Intel Xeon X5450 @ 3.00GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.2/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon X5450 @ 3.00GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2426 and a single-thread rating of 1261. Its stated TDP is 120 W.

CPU Mark2,426
510 samples
Single Thread1,261
Overall rank#3,563
of 6,054
Reference price$59.01

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.2Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon X5450 @ 3.00GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2426 and a single-thread rating of 1261. Its stated TDP is 120 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon X5450 @ 3.00GHz is a Server released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 120 W reference TDP, a 2,426 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 2,426 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 LGA771. 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 120 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 X5450 @ 3.00GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 120 W reference TDP, a 2,426 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon X5450 @ 3.00GHz 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 X5450 @ 3.00GHz?

Start with LGA771 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 X5450 @ 3.00GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 120 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 D-1602 @ 2.50GHzIntel2,459 points
02Intel Xeon E5606 @ 2.13GHzIntel2,443 points
03Intel Atom C3558 @ 2.20GHzIntel2,431 points
04Intel Xeon X5450 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU2,426 points
05Intel Xeon L3360 @ 2.83GHzIntel2,412 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon D-1602 @ 2.50GHzIntel1,435 points
02Intel Xeon X5450 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU1,261 points
03Intel Xeon L3360 @ 2.83GHzIntel1,224 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom C3558 @ 2.20GHzIntel151.9 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon D-1602 @ 2.50GHzIntel91.1 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon L3360 @ 2.83GHzIntel37.1 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon E5606 @ 2.13GHzIntel30.5 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon X5450 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU20.2 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
49,742.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
610.60
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
911.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
19.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
6,284.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
11,179.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
218.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
6,461.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2009
SocketLGA771
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP120 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
L22 x 6144 KB