Xeon E5606

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5606

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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 E5606 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,208 Rank: 1667
Rank Name Score Visual
1663 Phenom II X3 B73 4,211
+0.1%
1664 Phenom II X2 B55 4,211
+0.1%
1665 Xeon E5345 4,210
+0%
1666 Xeon D-1518 4,209
+0%
1667 Xeon E5606 4,208
1668 Pentium 2127U 4,207
+-0%
1669 Athlon 7750 4,206
+-0%
1670 Celeron B840 4,205
-0.1%
1671 Xeon E5506 4,204
-0.1%
1672 Athlon II X3 425 4,204
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5606 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,398 Rank: 1461
Rank Name Score Visual
1457 Phenom 9600 4,399
+0%
1458 Core i3-3240T 4,399
+0%
1459 Core i7-2617M 4,398
+0%
1460 Core i5-2557M 4,398
+0%
1461 Xeon E5606 4,398
1462 Pentium B950 4,397
+-0%
1463 Pentium G3420 4,397
+-0%
1464 Phenom 9150e 4,397
+-0%
1465 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,397
+-0%
1466 Core i7-2637M 4,396
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5606 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,081 Rank: 1696
Rank Name Score Visual
1692 Athlon X4 730 4,084
+0.1%
1693 Core i3-370M 4,083
+0%
1694 Pentium B940 4,081
+0%
1695 Pentium E5200 4,081
+0%
1696 Xeon E5606 4,081
1697 Core M-5Y10a 4,079
+-0%
1698 Core 2 Duo P8400 4,078
-0.1%
1699 Celeron N4100 4,076
-0.1%
1700 Core i5-2415M 4,075
-0.1%
1701 Phenom II X4 810 4,074
-0.2%

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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 E5606 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,549 Rank: 1177
Rank Name Score Visual
1173 Core i3-7167U 4,549
+0%
1174 Pentium G3430 4,549
+0%
1175 Phenom II X4 970 4,549
+0%
1176 Core i7-5500U 4,549
+0%
1177 Xeon E5606 4,549
1178 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,548
+-0%
1179 Core i3-3240 4,548
+-0%
1180 Core i5-3470T 4,548
+-0%
1181 Pentium G3450 4,548
+-0%
1182 Pentium N6415 4,548
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5606 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,507 Rank: 1289
Rank Name Score Visual
1285 Core i7-4510U 4,507
+0%
1286 Core i3-2105 4,507
+0%
1287 FX-9800P 4,507
+0%
1288 A10-9620P 4,507
+0%
1289 Xeon E5606 4,507
1290 Athlon X4 730 4,507
+0%
1291 Xeon D-1602 4,506
+-0%
1292 Core i5-2520M 4,506
+-0%
1293 Core i5-5300U 4,506
+-0%
1294 Core i3-3220T 4,506
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5606 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,532 Rank: 1213
Rank Name Score Visual
1209 Core i3-2100 4,532
+0%
1210 A10-7800 4,532
+0%
1211 Core i3-3220T 4,532
+0%
1212 Core i7-3667U 4,532
+0%
1213 Xeon E5606 4,532
1214 Core m3-6Y30 4,531
+-0%
1215 Core i5-2540M 4,531
+-0%
1216 A10-5800K 4,531
+-0%
1217 PRO A8-8650B 4,531
+-0%
1218 A10-6700 4,530
+-0%

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Xeon E5606 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E5606 remains a relic of the early 2010s server and workstation landscape, having been launched in February 2011. While it no longer competes with modern processors in either single-core or multicore performance, its historical significance lies in its role as part of Intel’s Westmere-EP architecture, which brought 32 nm manufacturing to the Xeon lineup. The processor features four cores with a base clock of 2.133 GHz and a locked multiplier, limiting its overclocking potential. It operates on the Socket 1366 platform and supports dual-processor configurations, making it suitable for entry-level multiprocessor systems of its era. With a TDP of 80 W, the Xeon E5606 demands adequate cooling, and its 1.17 billion transistors are housed in a 239 mm² die. The chip supports ECC DDR3 memory via a triple-channel memory bus, a critical feature for server environments where data integrity is paramount. It lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output, and includes a broad set of instruction set extensions, including AVX, AES-NI, and virtualization technologies like VT-x and TXT.

In benchmarking terms, the Xeon E5606 scores 4208 in the overall Passmark rating, placing it at #1667 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance reaches 4081, ranking #1694, while its multicore score stands at 4398, placing it at #1459. These results position the Xeon E5606 as a mid-tier performer compared to modern CPUs, with its weakest area being single-threaded performance, where it trails behind nearly all contemporary processors. The multicore score is more competitive relative to its peers, but still lags significantly behind today’s high-end CPUs. For instance, it scores slightly lower than the Xeon D-1518 and Xeon E5345, both older but still competitive in niche server roles. In contrast, it is outperformed by modern consumer and server chips like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over double in multicore performance.

Despite its age, the Xeon E5606 retains relevance in legacy server environments where cost-effective, low-power solutions are needed for non-demanding workloads. Its support for ECC memory and dual-processor scaling makes it suitable for small-scale data centers or archival systems. However, in the context of modern computing, it is clearly obsolete, especially when compared to top-tier processors such as the Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX. For users requiring high performance, this processor is no longer a viable option, though it may still find utility in budget or retro computing projects.
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Intel Xeon E5606

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5606
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2133 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (locked)
Core Name: Westmere-EP
Socket: Socket 1366
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Server
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

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 239 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX EIST TXT VT-x SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI Boost 2 SMT
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