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Intel Xeon X6550 @ 2.00GHz

Explore Intel Xeon X6550 @ 2.00GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.3/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon X6550 @ 2.00GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2 GHz and boosts up to 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1936 and a single-thread rating of 390. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

CPU Mark1,936
1 samples
Single Thread390
Overall rank#3,891
of 6,054
Reference price$79.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.3Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon X6550 @ 2.00GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2 GHz and boosts up to 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1936 and a single-thread rating of 390. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon X6550 @ 2.00GHz is a Server released in 2013. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 2.40 GHz turbo, a 130 W reference TDP, a 1,936 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 1,936 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 390 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 LGA1567. 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 X6550 @ 2.00GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 2.40 GHz turbo, a 130 W reference TDP, a 1,936 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon X6550 @ 2.00GHz 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 X6550 @ 2.00GHz?

Start with LGA1567 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 X6550 @ 2.00GHz 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 E5507 @ 2.27GHzIntel1,943 points
02Intel Xeon X6550 @ 2.00GHzThis CPU1,936 points
03Intel Xeon E5603 @ 1.60GHzIntel1,935 points
04AMD Opteron 3320 EEAMD1,918 points
05AMD Opteron 4122AMD1,913 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD Opteron 3320 EEAMD838 points
04Intel Xeon X6550 @ 2.00GHzThis CPU390 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Opteron 3320 EEAMD76.7 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon E5507 @ 2.27GHzIntel24.3 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon E5603 @ 1.60GHzIntel24.2 Mark/W
04AMD Opteron 4122AMD20.1 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon X6550 @ 2.00GHzThis CPU14.9 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

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
390.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2013
SocketLGA1567
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.00 GHz
Max turbo2.40 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
L372 MB