Xeon E5462 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 E5462 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,320 Rank: 1495

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1491	Celeron G550	4,323	+0.1%
1492	Xeon E5507	4,322	+0%
1493	Pentium G2020T	4,322	+0%
1494	Phenom II X4 B45	4,320	+0%
1495	Xeon E5462	4,320
1496	Phenom II N930	4,319	+-0%
1497	Intel Core i7-620M	4,318	+-0%
1498	Pentium E6700	4,318	+-0%
1499	Phenom II X4 B97	4,318	+-0%
1500	Celeron J4125	4,317	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5462 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,444 Rank: 1335

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1331	FX-4300	4,448	+0.1%
1332	Core i3-7020U	4,446	+0%
1333	Athlon Silver 3050U	4,446	+0%
1334	Athlon X4 870K	4,445	+0%
1335	Xeon E5462	4,444
1336	Core i5-5350U	4,444	+0%
1337	Core i7-2620M	4,443	+-0%
1338	Intel Core i7-640M	4,443	+-0%
1339	Xeon E5540	4,443	+-0%
1340	FX-9830P	4,442	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5462 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,238 Rank: 1543

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1539	Phenom II X4 945	4,239	+0%
1540	Xeon E5-2603 v4	4,238	+0%
1541	Xeon Bronze 3104	4,238	+0%
1542	Pentium Silver J5005	4,238	+0%
1543	Xeon E5462	4,238
1544	Phenom II X4 B97	4,236	+-0%
1545	Pentium G640T	4,235	-0.1%
1546	Xeon E5-2609 v4	4,233	-0.1%
1547	Pentium G6950	4,233	-0.1%
1548	Phenom II X4 940	4,232	-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 E5462 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,556 Rank: 1139

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1135	Ryzen Embedded R1505G	4,556	+0%
1136	Core i3-7100H	4,556	+0%
1137	Core i3-4130	4,556	+0%
1138	Ryzen 3 3200U	4,556	+0%
1139	Xeon E5462	4,556
1140	Core i5-4330M	4,556	+0%
1141	Athlon PRO 200GE	4,555	+-0%
1142	Pentium G4600T	4,555	+-0%
1143	Pentium G4500	4,555	+-0%
1144	Core i7-6600U	4,555	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5462 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,524 Rank: 1195

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1191	A6-3670	4,525	+0%
1192	Core i5-2560M	4,524	+0%
1193	Core i7-5650U	4,524	+0%
1194	Core i7-4558U	4,524	+0%
1195	Xeon E5462	4,524
1196	Core i5-680	4,524	+0%
1197	Core i3-3225	4,523	+-0%
1198	Phenom II X4 830	4,523	+-0%
1199	Core i5-6360U	4,522	+-0%
1200	Core i5-6300U	4,522	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5462 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,511 Rank: 1333

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1329	Pentium Silver N6000	4,512	+0%
1330	Celeron J4125	4,512	+0%
1331	Celeron G3930TE	4,511	+0%
1332	Celeron G3950	4,511	+0%
1333	Xeon E5462	4,511
1334	A10-6700T	4,511	+0%
1335	Celeron G1630	4,511	+0%
1336	A8-3870K	4,511	+0%
1337	Core i3-2370M	4,510	+-0%
1338	Xeon X5450	4,510	+-0%

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Xeon E5462 Details

The Intel Xeon E5462 is designed for server and workstation environments that demand reliable, multi-threaded performance in a single-socket configuration. Released during a period when 45 nm process technology was common, this processor reflects an older generation of Intel’s Xeon lineup, now over 15 years old. While it no longer competes with modern high-performance CPUs, it remains relevant in legacy systems where stability and compatibility with older infrastructure are prioritized.

Built on Intel’s 45 nm process and based on the Woodcrest microarchitecture, the Xeon E5462 features four cores and four threads, operating at a base clock of 2.8 GHz with a turbo frequency of 2.7 GHz—though this may reflect a minor adjustment due to power or thermal constraints. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz and 1600 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor is designed for the LGA771 socket and has a TDP of 80 W, making it suitable for systems with moderate thermal management requirements.

Despite its age, the Xeon E5462 includes advanced features for its time, such as support for AES-NI, AVX2, SSE4.1, and SSE4.2, along with virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d. It also supports Intel’s vPro platform, EIST for power efficiency, and TXT for secure boot. These capabilities made it a strong choice for business-critical applications in the mid-2000s.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5462 scores 4320 in the Overall Score, placing it at #1494 out of 2060 CPUs. Its Singlecore Score of 4238 ranks #1540, and its Multicore Score of 4444 places it at #1335. While it trails behind modern processors, it holds its own against some early-generation desktop and server CPUs, such as the Core i7-620M and Xeon E5540. However, it falls behind newer models like the Core i3-7020U and Athlon X4 870K in multicore performance, indicating that its strengths lie in consistent single-threaded workloads rather than heavy parallel processing.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU, with a base frequency of 350 MHz and a burst frequency of 1100 MHz, supports up to three displays and provides basic graphics acceleration—though not suited for modern gaming or GPU-intensive tasks. Given its age, the processor is best suited for low-demand server workloads, legacy software environments, or as a cost-effective upgrade in older systems. As of March 2026, the Xeon E5462 is best viewed as a historical benchmark of server computing rather than a competitive option in today’s market.