Xeon E5472 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 E5472 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,355 Rank: 1464

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1460	Pentium G630	4,357	+0%
1461	Athlon II X2 270	4,357	+0%
1462	Core i3-2348M	4,356	+0%
1463	Xeon E5430	4,356	+0%
1464	Xeon E5472	4,355
1465	Core i3-550	4,355	+0%
1466	Pentium 4 3.80GHz	4,354	+-0%
1467	FX-6100	4,352	-0.1%
1468	Phenom II X4 940	4,352	-0.1%
1469	Athlon II X4 645	4,351	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5472 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,375 Rank: 1517

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1513	Intel Core i5-580M	4,376	+0%
1514	Athlon II X3 440	4,376	+0%
1515	Core i5-4202Y	4,376	+0%
1516	Core i5-3210M	4,375	+0%
1517	Xeon E5472	4,375
1518	A10-9620P	4,375	+0%
1519	Celeron G1820T	4,375	+0%
1520	Phenom II X3 B75	4,375	+0%
1521	Phenom II X4 955	4,374	+-0%
1522	Celeron G530	4,374	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5472 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,341 Rank: 1449

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1445	Pentium E6800	4,346	+0.1%
1446	Phenom II X4 960T	4,344	+0.1%
1447	Xeon X5460	4,343	+0%
1448	Xeon E3110	4,342	+0%
1449	Xeon E5472	4,341
1450	Core i5-580M	4,341	+0%
1451	A4-7300	4,340	+-0%
1452	Xeon D-1559	4,339	+-0%
1453	Core i5-760	4,339	+-0%
1454	Pentium Silver J5040	4,339	+-0%

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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 E5472 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,562 Rank: 1109

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1105	A8-6500	4,563	+0%
1106	Xeon E5430	4,563	+0%
1107	Pentium Gold G5420T	4,562	+0%
1108	Core i7-6660U	4,562	+0%
1109	Xeon E5472	4,562
1110	A8-5500B	4,562	+0%
1111	Core i3-1000NG4	4,562	+0%
1112	Core i3-7100T	4,561	+-0%
1113	Core i3-4160	4,561	+-0%
1114	A12-9730P	4,561	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5472 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,534 Rank: 1137

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1133	A8-3870K	4,535	+0%
1134	Core i3-8130U	4,534	+0%
1135	Core i7-4610M	4,534	+0%
1136	Xeon L5520	4,534	+0%
1137	Xeon E5472	4,534
1138	Core i7-6650U	4,533	+-0%
1139	Core i3-7100H	4,533	+-0%
1140	Athlon II X4 640	4,533	+-0%
1141	Core i5-4330M	4,533	+-0%
1142	PRO A10-8750B	4,533	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5472 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,514 Rank: 1308

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1304	Phenom II X4 B97	4,515	+0%
1305	Athlon X4 730	4,515	+0%
1306	Pentium Silver J5005	4,514	+0%
1307	Phenom II X4 B60	4,514	+0%
1308	Xeon E5472	4,514
1309	Core i5-670	4,514	+0%
1310	Celeron G3930	4,513	+-0%
1311	Pentium G2130	4,513	+-0%
1312	Pentium G2120	4,513	+-0%
1313	Phenom II X4 960T	4,513	+-0%

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Xeon E5472 Details

The Intel Xeon E5472 stands as a notable example of server-grade computing from the late 2000s, offering a blend of performance and efficiency tailored for enterprise environments. Released in 2008, this processor is now over 15 years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the Xeon E5472 remains relevant in historical and low-power server contexts due to its robust feature set and integrated capabilities. As of March 2026, it is far removed from modern performance leaders but still holds a place in systems where legacy support and compatibility are prioritized.

Built on Intel's 45 nm process and based on the Woodcrest microarchitecture, the Xeon E5472 is a quad-core processor with a base clock speed of 3.0 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching up to 3.46 GHz. It features a 64-bit architecture and supports up to 32 GB of DDR3 1066/1333 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s. The processor operates at a TDP of 80 W and uses the LGA771 socket, which was common in server and workstation platforms of its era.

The Xeon E5472 includes integrated Intel HD Graphics, offering a base frequency of 850 MHz and a burst frequency of 1100 MHz. This GPU supports up to two displays and is capable of basic multimedia tasks, making it suitable for systems requiring light graphical output without a discrete GPU. The processor also supports a range of advanced technologies, including Hyper-Threading (HT), AES encryption, AVX2, SSE4.1 and SSE4.2, EIST, TXT, vPro, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, Secure Key, SMEP, SIPP, IPT, TSX, Flex Memory, and FMA.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5472 achieves an overall score of 4355, placing it at #1464 out of 2060 processors in the Passmark rankings. Its single-core score is 4341 (#1449), while its multicore score reaches 4375 (#1516). These results reflect strong single-threaded performance for its generation but limited multicore scaling compared to modern multi-core CPUs. The processor performs well relative to older desktop and server chips like the Pentium G630 and Athlon II X3 440, but falls significantly behind contemporary offerings such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K.

Given its age and performance profile, the Xeon E5472 is best suited for legacy server applications, retro computing projects, or environments where compatibility with older software and hardware is essential. While it no longer competes in mainstream performance benchmarks, its design and feature set laid the groundwork for future advancements in Intel's Xeon line.