Xeon E5450

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5450

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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 E5450 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,384 Rank: 1424
Rank Name Score Visual
1420 Celeron G530 4,385
+0%
1421 A9-9420 4,385
+0%
1422 Core i7-8500Y 4,385
+0%
1423 Phenom II X4 965 4,384
+0%
1424 Xeon E5450 4,384
1425 Pentium Silver J5005 4,382
+-0%
1426 Core i5-2520M 4,382
+-0%
1427 A8-5600K 4,382
+-0%
1428 A8-6500 4,381
-0.1%
1429 Athlon II X4 631 4,381
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5450 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,410 Rank: 1431
Rank Name Score Visual
1427 Core m3-6Y30 4,413
+0.1%
1428 A8-7500 4,413
+0.1%
1429 Phenom II X4 820 4,413
+0.1%
1430 Core i3-7100U 4,411
+0%
1431 Xeon E5450 4,410
1432 A8-3850 4,410
+0%
1433 A8-3530MX 4,410
+0%
1434 Phenom II N930 4,410
+0%
1435 PRO A10-8750B 4,410
+0%
1436 Celeron G5900 4,410
+0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5450 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,367 Rank: 1422
Rank Name Score Visual
1418 Xeon E5645 4,372
+0.1%
1419 Core M 5Y70 4,370
+0.1%
1420 A6-7400K 4,369
+0%
1421 Phenom 9650 4,369
+0%
1422 Xeon E5450 4,367
1423 A9-9400 4,366
+-0%
1424 Core i7-640M 4,365
+-0%
1425 Phenom II X4 B40 4,364
-0.1%
1426 Xeon L5640 4,362
-0.1%
1427 Core i5-2557M 4,361
-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 E5450 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,579 Rank: 1038
Rank Name Score Visual
1034 Atom C3958 4,579
+0%
1035 A12-9800E 4,579
+0%
1036 A8-7600 4,579
+0%
1037 A10-7800 4,579
+0%
1038 Xeon E5450 4,579
1039 Pentium Gold G5420 4,578
+-0%
1040 A10-7860K 4,578
+-0%
1041 A10-7700K 4,578
+-0%
1042 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,578
+-0%
1043 Pentium Gold G5400 4,577
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5450 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,539 Rank: 1113
Rank Name Score Visual
1109 A10-6700 4,539
+0%
1110 A8-9600 4,539
+0%
1111 A10-9700E 4,539
+0%
1112 Athlon II X4 645 4,539
+0%
1113 Xeon E5450 4,539
1114 Core i5-L16G7 4,539
+0%
1115 Core i7-7500U 4,538
+-0%
1116 A8-6600K 4,538
+-0%
1117 A10-7860K 4,538
+-0%
1118 A10-7800 4,538
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5450 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1281
Rank Name Score Visual
1277 Celeron G4900 4,518
+0%
1278 Pentium G3258 4,518
+0%
1279 Pentium G3460 4,518
+0%
1280 Phenom II X4 975 4,518
+0%
1281 Xeon E5450 4,518
1282 Phenom II X4 840T 4,518
+0%
1283 Core i5-3317U 4,518
+0%
1284 Pentium G3450T 4,518
+0%
1285 FX-7600P 4,517
+-0%
1286 Core M-5Y10c 4,517
+-0%

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Xeon E5450 Details

Built on Intel's 45 nm manufacturing process, the Xeon E5450 represents a legacy processor from the early 2010s, designed for server and workstation environments. Though now over a decade old, it was once part of Intel's mainstream Xeon lineup, targeting business and professional applications requiring reliable multi-threaded performance. The processor features a 4-core, 4-thread configuration, with a base clock speed of 3.0 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.7 GHz, which is lower than typical modern standards due to its outdated architecture. It operates on the LGA771 socket and is limited to a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB, supporting DDR3L 1333/1600 and LPDDR3 1600/1866 memory types. With a TDP of 80 W, it maintains a balanced power profile, suitable for older server chassis and low-power workstations.

The Xeon E5450 integrates Intel's HD Graphics 6000, a basic GPU capable of supporting up to three displays and operating at a base frequency of 300 MHz, with a burst frequency of 950 MHz. This integrated graphics solution is adequate for light visual tasks but lacks the performance for modern gaming or video editing. The processor supports a range of advanced technologies, including Hyper-Threading, AES-NI encryption, AVX2, and Intel's vPro platform for remote management and security. It also includes features like VT-x, VT-d, EPT, and TXT, enhancing virtualization and trusted execution capabilities.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5450 scores 4384 overall, placing it at #1423 out of 2060 processors in the overall ranking. Its single-core score of 4367 ranks #1422, and its multicore score of 4410 places it #1431. These results indicate that while the processor was competitive in its time, it falls significantly behind modern CPUs. It is outperformed by several contemporary mid-tier processors such as the Core i3-7100U and A8-7500, and even lags behind older high-end chips like the Xeon E5645. In the broader context of the top 50 processors, the E5450's performance is dwarfed by current flagship models like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which achieve scores over twice as high.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5450 is best suited for legacy systems, low-demand workloads, or retro computing projects. Its performance is no longer competitive in modern computing environments, and its lack of support for newer memory standards and technologies limits its usefulness. However, its reliability, low power consumption, and integration with enterprise features make it a viable option for niche applications where upgrade cycles are infrequent and cost is a primary concern.
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Intel Xeon E5450

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5450
Model Number: E5450
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Socket: LGA771
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1600/1866
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1, 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 6000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 950 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 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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