Xeon W3530

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W3530

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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 W3530 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,545 Rank: 1240
Rank Name Score Visual
1236 Pentium 4417U 4,549
+0.1%
1237 Xeon X5570 4,547
+0%
1238 Core i3-3220T 4,547
+0%
1239 Core i7-2620M 4,545
+0%
1240 Xeon W3530 4,545
1241 Xeon E3-1225 4,544
+-0%
1242 Athlon 200GE 4,543
+-0%
1243 Core i3-2120 4,541
-0.1%
1244 Core i3-5157U 4,541
-0.1%
1245 FX-9830P 4,540
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W3530 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,552 Rank: 1154
Rank Name Score Visual
1150 A12-9800 4,557
+0.1%
1151 Athlon X4 880K 4,557
+0.1%
1152 Core 2 Duo T5800 4,557
+0.1%
1153 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,553
+0%
1154 Xeon W3530 4,552
1155 Core i5-2560M 4,551
+-0%
1156 Core i5-4300M 4,550
+-0%
1157 Core i7-4550U 4,550
+-0%
1158 Xeon L5638 4,550
+-0%
1159 Xeon W3520 4,549
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W3530 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,541 Rank: 1257
Rank Name Score Visual
1253 A10-5800B 4,549
+0.2%
1254 Core i5-3437U 4,544
+0.1%
1255 Phenom 9950 4,543
+0%
1256 Xeon X5670 4,543
+0%
1257 Xeon W3530 4,541
1258 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,540
+-0%
1259 Core i3-3240T 4,537
-0.1%
1260 Core i7 960 4,536
-0.1%
1261 Athlon II X2 265 4,533
-0.2%
1262 Xeon L5639 4,532
-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 W3530 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,601 Rank: 962
Rank Name Score Visual
958 Core i7-870 4,603
+0%
959 Xeon X5550 4,602
+0%
960 Core i7-940 4,602
+0%
961 Core i5-6442EQ 4,601
+0%
962 Xeon W3530 4,601
963 Core i5-2500 4,600
+-0%
964 Core i7-2920XM 4,600
+-0%
965 Xeon W3540 4,600
+-0%
966 Xeon E5640 4,599
+-0%
967 Core i5-6400T 4,598
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W3530 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,577 Rank: 970
Rank Name Score Visual
966 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,579
+0%
967 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,578
+0%
968 Core i7-2670QM 4,578
+0%
969 Core i5-3350P 4,578
+0%
970 Xeon W3530 4,577
971 Phenom II X6 1035T 4,577
+0%
972 Core i7-870 4,577
+0%
973 Pentium Gold G6400 4,577
+0%
974 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,576
+-0%
975 Xeon Bronze 3204 4,575
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W3530 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,578 Rank: 1028
Rank Name Score Visual
1024 Core i7-2675QM 4,579
+0%
1025 Core i5-7300U 4,579
+0%
1026 Core i3-4170 4,579
+0%
1027 Core i5-2500S 4,579
+0%
1028 Xeon W3530 4,578
1029 Xeon E5630 4,578
+0%
1030 Core i3-4160 4,577
+-0%
1031 Core i7-6600U 4,576
+-0%
1032 Xeon W3540 4,576
+-0%
1033 Core i7-2630QM 4,575
-0.1%

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Xeon W3530 Details

The Intel Xeon W3530, launched in March 2010, stands as a relic of the early 2010s server and workstation landscape, now over 15 years old. While it was once a powerful option for high-end computing, its performance today is dwarfed by modern processors, with the top-ranked CPU in the overall list—Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX—achieving a score more than double its own. At the time of its release, the W3530 was built on Intel's Bloomfield architecture, featuring a 45 nm process and 731 million transistors. It operated at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.066 GHz, and supported Intel Hyper-Threading, effectively doubling the thread count to eight. The processor utilized the FCLGA1366 socket and was designed for server and workstation environments, offering ECC memory support and advanced virtualization features essential for mission-critical systems.

Despite its age, the Xeon W3530 retains notable specifications for its era. It includes 8 MB of L3 cache, a significant advantage for workloads requiring fast data access, and supports DDR3 memory at speeds of 800 and 1066 MHz through a triple-channel interface, enabling a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The TDP of 130 W reflects its high power consumption, necessitating robust cooling solutions. It also features an integrated GPU, the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which supports up to three displays and operates at a base frequency of 400 MHz, though this is a later addition not originally part of the Bloomfield design, indicating a potential revision or mislabeling in the data.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon W3530 scored 4545 overall, placing it at #1239 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4541 (#1257) and a multicore score of 4552 (#1154). These results highlight its balanced performance, though it falls well behind current offerings. It ranks just behind the Xeon X5570 and ahead of the Xeon E3-1225, indicating its position among mid-tier server processors of its generation. In single-core performance, it closely matches the Core i3-3240T and slightly trails the Xeon X5670, showing it was competitive for its time but now lags significantly behind modern CPUs.

The processor supports a wide range of advanced technologies, including AVX2, AES-NI, Intel VT-x, and Intel TXT, which enhance security, encryption, and virtualization. Its locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, a common design choice for Intel's server-focused processors. While the Xeon W3530 lacks integrated graphics in its original configuration, the inclusion of HD Graphics 4600 in the data may suggest a later revision or a misattribution. Nevertheless, its primary use case remains in server and workstation environments where reliability and ECC memory support are paramount.

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon W3530 is best suited for legacy systems or niche applications requiring its specific features, such as ECC memory or virtualization. For new deployments, modern processors offer vastly superior performance and efficiency. Its historical significance lies in its role as a bridge between early 2000s server technology and the more advanced architectures that followed, but its practical relevance today is limited to archival or specialized use cases.
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Intel Xeon W3530

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W3530
Model Number: W3530
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Core Name: Bloomfield
Socket: FCLGA1366
Package: FC-LGA8
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 130 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
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 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 FMA
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