Xeon E5320 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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.