Xeon E5620

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5620

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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 E5620 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,377 Rank: 1436
Rank Name Score Visual
1432 A8-7500 4,378
+0%
1433 Phenom II X4 850 4,378
+0%
1434 Pentium G640 4,378
+0%
1435 Core i5-3337U 4,378
+0%
1436 Xeon E5620 4,377
1437 Phenom II X4 960T 4,377
+0%
1438 Core i5-2557M 4,376
+-0%
1439 Pentium Silver J5040 4,375
+-0%
1440 Xeon E5520 4,374
-0.1%
1441 Xeon X5460 4,373
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5620 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,487 Rank: 1254
Rank Name Score Visual
1250 Phenom 9950 4,488
+0%
1251 Core i7-2630QM 4,487
+0%
1252 Core i3-8130U 4,487
+0%
1253 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,487
+0%
1254 Xeon E5620 4,487
1255 Celeron G4900 4,486
+-0%
1256 Core i5-2510E 4,485
+-0%
1257 Core i5-750 4,485
+-0%
1258 A12-9730P 4,485
+-0%
1259 Core i3-4150T 4,485
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5620 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,304 Rank: 1484
Rank Name Score Visual
1480 A6-5400B 4,309
+0.1%
1481 Core i7-930 4,308
+0.1%
1482 Celeron G550 4,307
+0.1%
1483 Pentium E6700 4,307
+0.1%
1484 Xeon E5620 4,304
1485 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,304
+0%
1486 Pentium 2030M 4,303
+-0%
1487 Phenom II X4 B45 4,300
-0.1%
1488 Athlon II X2 250 4,300
-0.1%
1489 Core i5 M 520 4,299
-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 E5620 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,590 Rank: 986
Rank Name Score Visual
982 FX-4320 4,593
+0.1%
983 Core i5-2400 4,592
+0%
984 Core i7-920 4,592
+0%
985 Xeon L5638 4,591
+0%
986 Xeon E5620 4,590
987 Pentium Gold G6400 4,590
+0%
988 Core i3-1005G1 4,589
+-0%
989 Core i5-2320 4,589
+-0%
990 A12-9800 4,589
+-0%
991 A10-7870K 4,589
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5620 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,567 Rank: 1006
Rank Name Score Visual
1002 Core i5-6442EQ 4,567
+0%
1003 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,567
+0%
1004 Core i3-7100 4,567
+0%
1005 Core i3-6320 4,567
+0%
1006 Xeon E5620 4,567
1007 Core i7-2635QM 4,566
+-0%
1008 Core i3-6300 4,566
+-0%
1009 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,566
+-0%
1010 Xeon W3520 4,566
+-0%
1011 Pentium Gold G5600 4,565
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5620 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,574 Rank: 1042
Rank Name Score Visual
1038 Core i7-860 4,575
+0%
1039 Core i7-940 4,575
+0%
1040 Core i3-1000NG4 4,575
+0%
1041 Core i3-4150 4,574
+0%
1042 Xeon E5620 4,574
1043 Core i7-2635QM 4,573
+-0%
1044 Core i5-2400S 4,573
+-0%
1045 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,573
+-0%
1046 Core i3-4130 4,572
+-0%
1047 Xeon W3520 4,572
+-0%

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Xeon E5620 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E5620 remains a relic of the early 2010s server and workstation landscape, having been launched in March 2010. While it is no longer relevant in modern computing, its performance in historical benchmarks still offers insight into the evolution of multi-core processors. With a base clock of 2.4 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.66 GHz, the Xeon E5620 is built on Intel's Westmere-EP microarchitecture, fabricated on a 32 nm process and featuring 1.17 billion transistors. It is designed for server environments and supports dual-processor configurations, making it suitable for mid-tier workstations and entry-level servers of its era.

The processor features four cores with simultaneous multithreading, effectively delivering eight threads, and includes a substantial 11.444 MiB L3 cache, which was significant at the time. It supports up to 288 GB of DDR3 memory across a triple-channel memory interface, with a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The Xeon E5620 operates at a TDP of 80 W and requires a Socket FCLGA1366, which was common for Intel’s high-end desktop and server platforms during its era.

In terms of performance, the Xeon E5620 achieves an overall score of 4377, ranking #1436 out of 2060 processors in the benchmark database. Its single-core score is 4304, placing it at #1484, while its multicore score stands at 4487, ranking #1251. These scores indicate that the processor is outperformed by nearly all modern CPUs, particularly in single-threaded tasks, where it ranks behind many low-power and mobile processors. However, its multicore performance remains competitive against older dual-core and early quad-core designs.

The Xeon E5620 supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including Hyper-Threading, AES-NI, AVX2, and virtualization features such as VT-x and VT-d. It also includes ECC memory support, making it suitable for mission-critical systems where data integrity is essential. Despite its age, the processor still holds value in legacy systems and for enthusiasts running vintage or specialized software.

In conclusion, the Intel Xeon E5620 is best suited for legacy server environments, retro computing projects, or educational use. It is not competitive with current-generation processors but remains a notable example of early 2010s server architecture. Its performance, while outdated by today’s standards, reflects the capabilities of its time and provides a baseline for understanding advancements in CPU design over the past decade.
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Intel Xeon E5620

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5620
Model Number: E5620
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (locked)
Core Name: Westmere-EP
Socket: FCLGA1366
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 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: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2500
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 239 mm²
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 FMA
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