Xeon E5320

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5320

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon E5320 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,147 Rank: 1747
Rank Name Score Visual
1743 A4-3330MX 4,150
+0.1%
1744 A8-7410 4,148
+0%
1745 Core i5-2467M 4,147
+0%
1746 A6-7310 4,147
+0%
1747 Xeon E5320 4,147
1748 Core 2 Duo T8100 4,146
+-0%
1749 Pentium 957 4,145
+-0%
1750 Atom x5-Z8330 4,145
+-0%
1751 A8-3510MX 4,144
-0.1%
1752 Athlon II X2 240 4,144
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5320 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,439 Rank: 1354
Rank Name Score Visual
1350 Core i5-7300U 4,439
+0%
1351 Celeron G4900T 4,439
+0%
1352 Celeron G3930T 4,439
+0%
1353 A10-7700K 4,439
+0%
1354 Xeon E5320 4,439
1355 A10 PRO-7850B 4,439
+0%
1356 Athlon II X4 635 4,438
+-0%
1357 A6-3650 4,437
+-0%
1358 Phenom II N950 4,437
+-0%
1359 Core i5-650 4,437
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5320 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,952 Rank: 1794
Rank Name Score Visual
1790 Celeron 2957U 3,958
+0.2%
1791 A10-7400P 3,957
+0.1%
1792 Core 2 Duo T7400 3,957
+0.1%
1793 Core 2 Duo L9400 3,955
+0.1%
1794 Xeon E5320 3,952
1795 Intel Pentium P6300 3,948
-0.1%
1796 FX-7500 3,948
-0.1%
1797 Celeron 3855U 3,947
-0.1%
1798 Celeron 3205U 3,947
-0.1%
1799 Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 3,947
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E5320 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,508 Rank: 1476
Rank Name Score Visual
1472 Core i3-2370M 4,508
+0%
1473 Pentium G840 4,508
+0%
1474 A4-6300 4,508
+0%
1475 A6-5200 4,508
+0%
1476 Xeon E5320 4,508
1477 A8-4555M 4,508
+0%
1478 Core i5-460M 4,508
+0%
1479 Pentium G640 4,507
+-0%
1480 Athlon II X3 450 4,507
+-0%
1481 Core M-5Y10 4,507
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5320 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,491 Rank: 1390
Rank Name Score Visual
1386 Core i5-2510E 4,491
+0%
1387 Core i5-2415M 4,491
+0%
1388 Core i5-4250U 4,491
+0%
1389 Core i5-3317U 4,491
+0%
1390 Xeon E5320 4,491
1391 Core i3-6102E 4,490
+-0%
1392 Core i7-2637M 4,490
+-0%
1393 Pentium G3240 4,490
+-0%
1394 Core i5-4200U 4,490
+-0%
1395 A10-5757M 4,490
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5320 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,477 Rank: 1562
Rank Name Score Visual
1558 A6-3430MX 4,478
+0%
1559 Phenom II X2 B55 4,478
+0%
1560 Celeron 3965Y 4,477
+0%
1561 A4-7210 4,477
+0%
1562 Xeon E5320 4,477
1563 A6-5400B 4,477
+0%
1564 Phenom II X2 B53 4,477
+0%
1565 A6-6310 4,477
+0%
1566 Atom x7-Z8700 4,476
+-0%
1567 A4-6300 4,476
+-0%

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Xeon E5320 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E5320 remains a relic of an earlier generation of server and workstation processors, offering modest performance by modern standards. While it once served as a reliable option for entry-level server workloads and light multitasking, its performance now places it far behind current flagship CPUs. The processor, built on a 65 nm process and released over a decade ago, reflects the design priorities of its time: stability, compatibility, and integrated graphics for basic visual tasks. Despite its age, it still holds relevance in legacy systems or environments where cost-effective, low-power compute is sufficient.

The Xeon E5320 is a quad-core processor with a base frequency of 1.86 GHz and a turbo boost of up to 2.3 GHz, operating on a 1066 MHz bus speed and utilizing a 64-bit x86-64 architecture. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 16 GB and a peak bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Its LGA771 socket and 80 W TDP make it suitable for older server motherboards and systems designed for power efficiency in low-demand scenarios. The CPU supports a range of Intel technologies including Hyper-Threading, AES-NI, AVX2, and Intel VT-x, enabling virtualization and data encryption, though it lacks ECC memory support, which limits its use in enterprise-grade applications.

In terms of performance, the Xeon E5320 achieves an overall score of 4147, placing it at #1745 out of 2060 processors in the benchmark ranking. Its single-core score of 3952 ranks it #1794, indicating that it is competitive with older desktop and mobile CPUs but significantly outpaced by modern designs. The multicore score of 4439 positions it slightly ahead of some dual-core processors from the early 2010s, such as the Athlon II X4 635 and Phenom II N950, but behind more recent quad-core designs like the Core i3-4330T. This suggests that while the processor can handle basic multitasking and light server workloads, it struggles with modern applications requiring high computational throughput.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics GPU operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz with a burst frequency of up to 1050 MHz, supporting up to two displays and offering basic graphics acceleration suitable for office applications and video playback. However, it lacks the power needed for gaming or GPU-intensive tasks. The processor’s PCIe 2.0 support allows for one x16, two x8, one x8, and two x4 lanes, providing limited expansion options compared to modern platforms.

Given its age and performance profile, the Xeon E5320 is best suited for legacy server environments, embedded systems, or as a replacement in older workstations where cost and compatibility outweigh the need for high performance. While it offers a foundation for basic computing, users seeking modern capabilities should consider more recent processors from Intel or AMD, which offer dramatic improvements in both single-core and multicore performance, memory bandwidth, and power efficiency.
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Intel Xeon E5320

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5320
Model Number: E5320
Cores: 4
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1860 MHz
Socket: LGA771, PLGA771
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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