Xeon E5530

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5530

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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 E5530 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,413 Rank: 1381
Rank Name Score Visual
1377 Pentium G2010 4,417
+0.1%
1378 Core i7-3540M 4,416
+0.1%
1379 Xeon W3540 4,416
+0.1%
1380 Core i7-2640M 4,415
+0%
1381 Xeon E5530 4,413
1382 Core i7-2677M 4,412
+-0%
1383 Core i5-2435M 4,412
+-0%
1384 Phenom II X4 955 4,411
+-0%
1385 Core i7-3689Y 4,411
+-0%
1386 Core i7-2670QM 4,410
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5530 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,569 Rank: 1135
Rank Name Score Visual
1131 Core i3-2348M 4,572
+0.1%
1132 Core i5-6400T 4,571
+0%
1133 Atom x5-Z8300 4,570
+0%
1134 Pentium G4500T 4,569
+0%
1135 Xeon E5530 4,569
1136 Core i5-2450P 4,568
+-0%
1137 Core i3-6100T 4,566
-0.1%
1138 Core i3-4350 4,566
-0.1%
1139 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,565
-0.1%
1140 Core i3-10110U 4,565
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5530 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,309 Rank: 1478
Rank Name Score Visual
1474 Pentium G2020T 4,314
+0.1%
1475 Core 2 Quad Q9550 4,313
+0.1%
1476 Intel Core i7-620LM 4,312
+0.1%
1477 A8-6500B 4,311
+0%
1478 Xeon E5530 4,309
1479 A6-5400K 4,309
+0%
1480 A6-5400B 4,309
+0%
1481 Core i7-930 4,308
+-0%
1482 Celeron G550 4,307
+-0%
1483 Pentium E6700 4,307
+-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 E5530 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,586 Rank: 1006
Rank Name Score Visual
1002 Xeon E5540 4,587
+0%
1003 Athlon X4 870K 4,587
+0%
1004 Xeon X3440 4,586
+0%
1005 A10-7850K 4,586
+0%
1006 Xeon E5530 4,586
1007 A10 PRO-7850B 4,586
+0%
1008 Athlon X4 860K 4,585
+-0%
1009 Pentium Gold G5500 4,584
+-0%
1010 Core i5-2405S 4,584
+-0%
1011 Phenom II X6 1090T 4,584
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5530 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,553 Rank: 1044
Rank Name Score Visual
1040 Core i3-6098P 4,554
+0%
1041 Xeon L5638 4,554
+0%
1042 Pentium G4560 4,553
+0%
1043 A10-7890K 4,553
+0%
1044 Xeon E5530 4,553
1045 Core i5-3335S 4,553
+0%
1046 Athlon X4 950 4,553
+0%
1047 Core i3-8109U 4,552
+-0%
1048 Core i7-7660U 4,552
+-0%
1049 Core i3-7101TE 4,552
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5530 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,571 Rank: 1051
Rank Name Score Visual
1047 Xeon W3520 4,572
+0%
1048 Core i7-6500U 4,571
+0%
1049 Core i7-6498DU 4,571
+0%
1050 Core i5-7200U 4,571
+0%
1051 Xeon E5530 4,571
1052 Xeon X3450 4,570
+-0%
1053 Core i3-4360T 4,570
+-0%
1054 Pentium Gold G6400 4,569
+-0%
1055 Athlon 240GE 4,568
-0.1%
1056 Xeon E5520 4,568
-0.1%

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Xeon E5530 Details

Launched in March 2009, the Intel Xeon E5530 is a server-grade processor that represents a significant step in Intel’s transition to multi-core architectures during the late 2000s. Built on the 45 nm process and based on the Gainestown microarchitecture, it was designed for high-performance workstations and entry-level servers. Despite its age, the Xeon E5530 remains notable for its support of ECC memory, a key feature for mission-critical applications where data integrity is paramount. With a base clock of 2.4 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 2.66 GHz, it delivers solid single-threaded performance for its era, while also leveraging Hyper-Threading to present eight logical threads to the operating system. This makes it capable of handling moderately parallel workloads, particularly in environments where virtualization and multi-tasking are common.

The Xeon E5530 operates on the FCLGA1366 socket and supports triple-channel DDR3 memory at up to 1066 MT/s, providing a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. This was a competitive configuration at the time, enabling the processor to keep up with data-intensive applications such as database management and virtualization. The processor supports up to 144 GB of RAM across three memory channels, making it suitable for memory-heavy workloads. However, its 80 W TDP indicates relatively high power consumption, requiring robust cooling solutions—especially in densely packed server environments. The integrated graphics are limited, with no dedicated GPU, meaning it relies on external graphics cards for display output.

In terms of features, the Xeon E5530 includes a range of technologies essential for enterprise use, including Intel VT-x and VT-d for hardware virtualization, EPT for efficient memory management in virtual machines, and TXT for secure execution environments. It also supports AES encryption and AVX2, which enhance performance in encryption-heavy and scientific computing tasks. The processor contains 731 million transistors and features 8 MB of L3 cache, with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache per core. This cache hierarchy helps reduce latency in data-intensive operations.

Benchmark data from 2026 shows that the Xeon E5530 scores 4413 overall, placing it at #1381 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4309 ranks it at #1478, while its multicore score of 4569 places it at #1134. While these scores are modest by today’s standards, they reflect the processor’s strengths in multi-threaded environments when compared to its contemporaries. The Xeon E5530 competes closely with processors like the Core i5-2450P and Core i3-6100T, but falls behind modern chips such as the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the top ranks. Its performance is most competitive in legacy systems and low-power server setups where older hardware remains in use.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5530 is best suited for legacy server deployments, small-scale virtualization, and environments requiring ECC memory support. While it lacks the raw power of modern processors, its architectural features and reliability make it a viable option in cost-sensitive or maintenance-heavy IT infrastructures. It is not recommended for gaming or high-performance computing but remains a dependable workhorse in older enterprise systems.
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Intel Xeon E5530

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5530
Model Number: E5530
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (locked)
Core Name: Gainestown
Socket: FCLGA1366
Package: FC-LGA8
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066
Memory Channels: 3
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 40
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 263 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 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 TBT 1.0 FMA
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