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Intel Xeon X5560 @ 2.80GHz

Explore Intel Xeon X5560 @ 2.80GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.5/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon X5560 @ 2.80GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3235 and a single-thread rating of 1339. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark3,235
83 samples
Single Thread1,339
Overall rank#3,127
of 6,054
Reference price$100.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.5Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon X5560 @ 2.80GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3235 and a single-thread rating of 1339. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon X5560 @ 2.80GHz is a Server released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 3,235 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 3,235 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,339 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 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 X5560 @ 2.80GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 3,235 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon X5560 @ 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 X5560 @ 2.80GHz?

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 X5560 @ 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 4386AMD3,273 points
02Intel Xeon W3550 @ 3.07GHzIntel3,272 points
03Intel Xeon W3570 @ 3.20GHzIntel3,267 points
05Intel Xeon X5560 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU3,235 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Xeon W3570 @ 3.20GHzIntel1,466 points
03Intel Xeon W3550 @ 3.07GHzIntel1,414 points
04Intel Xeon X5560 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU1,339 points
05AMD Opteron 4386AMD777 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD Opteron 4386AMD34.5 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon X5560 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU34.1 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon W3550 @ 3.07GHzIntel25.2 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon W3570 @ 3.20GHzIntel25.1 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
70,617.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
608.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,097.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
23.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
7,170.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
16,873.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
379.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
9,126.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2009
SocketLGA1366
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo3.20 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
L30 MB