Xeon W3580

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W3580

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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 W3580 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,571 Rank: 1217
Rank Name Score Visual
1213 Core i5-2500 4,576
+0.1%
1214 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,576
+0.1%
1215 Athlon II X4 651 4,573
+0%
1216 Xeon E3-1235 4,572
+0%
1217 Xeon W3580 4,571
1218 Core i5-3320M 4,570
+-0%
1219 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,568
-0.1%
1220 Core i5 M 450 4,567
-0.1%
1221 Core i5-3335S 4,565
-0.1%
1222 Athlon X4 950 4,565
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W3580 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,577 Rank: 1125
Rank Name Score Visual
1121 Core i5-2320 4,578
+0%
1122 Xeon X3440 4,578
+0%
1123 Xeon X5550 4,578
+0%
1124 Pentium G4560 4,577
+0%
1125 Xeon W3580 4,577
1126 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,576
+-0%
1127 Athlon 240GE 4,576
+-0%
1128 A10-7890K 4,576
+-0%
1129 Core i7-7560U 4,573
-0.1%
1130 Core i5-6400 4,573
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W3580 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,567 Rank: 1236
Rank Name Score Visual
1232 A10-6790K 4,574
+0.2%
1233 Xeon W5590 4,574
+0.2%
1234 Core i5-L16G7 4,573
+0.1%
1235 Celeron 4305U 4,569
+0%
1236 Xeon W3580 4,567
1237 Core i3-2100 4,564
-0.1%
1238 Core i7-950 4,561
-0.1%
1239 A10-6800K 4,561
-0.1%
1240 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,560
-0.2%
1241 Core i5-2300 4,559
-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 W3580 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,629 Rank: 893
Rank Name Score Visual
889 Core i5-4430 4,629
+0%
890 Xeon X5667 4,629
+0%
891 Core i7-3610QM 4,629
+0%
892 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,629
+0%
893 Xeon W3580 4,629
894 Core i5-3450 4,628
+-0%
895 Xeon E3-1240 4,628
+-0%
896 Xeon E3-1245 4,628
+-0%
897 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 4,627
+-0%
898 Core i3-8100T 4,627
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W3580 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,612 Rank: 874
Rank Name Score Visual
870 Core i7-2860QM 4,612
+0%
871 Core i5-7440EQ 4,612
+0%
872 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,612
+0%
873 Core i7-3632QM 4,612
+0%
874 Xeon W3580 4,612
875 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,611
+-0%
876 Core i5-4590 4,611
+-0%
877 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,610
+-0%
878 Atom C3958 4,609
-0.1%
879 Xeon X5667 4,609
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W3580 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,607 Rank: 950
Rank Name Score Visual
946 Core i7-6650U 4,607
+0%
947 Core i7-6567U 4,607
+0%
948 Core i3-7100 4,607
+0%
949 Core i7-2960XM 4,607
+0%
950 Xeon W3580 4,607
951 Core i7-2860QM 4,606
+-0%
952 Core i5-3475S 4,605
+-0%
953 Core i3-8121U 4,604
-0.1%
954 Xeon E5645 4,604
-0.1%
955 Atom C3858 4,603
-0.1%

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Xeon W3580 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon W3580 stands as a relic of a bygone era in high-performance computing, having been launched in August 2009 as part of the Bloomfield architecture lineup. Designed for server and workstation environments, this processor represents an early generation of Intel's Xeon family built on a 45 nm process, utilizing a die area of 263 mm² and featuring 731 million transistors. Despite its age, the Xeon W3580 remains notable for its role in establishing the foundation for future multi-core server processors and for its support of ECC memory, a critical feature for data integrity in mission-critical systems.

The Xeon W3580 is a quad-core processor with a base clock speed of 3.33 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.6 GHz, operating under a 130 W TDP, which necessitates robust cooling solutions. It supports triple-channel DDR3 memory and is built for Socket 1366, a platform that was widely used in high-end desktops and workstations of its time. With Intel Hyper-Threading technology enabled, the processor effectively delivers eight threads, making it suitable for workloads that benefit from parallel processing. However, its lack of integrated graphics means that a discrete GPU is required for any visual output.

In terms of performance, the Xeon W3580 achieves a multicore score of 4577, ranking #1124 out of 2060 processors in the Passmark benchmark suite, and a single-core score of 4567, placing it at #1236. Its overall score of 4571 ranks it at #1217, indicating that while it was competitive in its time, it now trails far behind modern CPUs. The processor’s performance is comparable to older mainstream desktop chips like the Core i5-2320 and the Xeon X5550, but it falls behind even mid-tier modern processors such as the Ryzen 3 2200GE and the Athlon 240GE.

Notable features include support for Intel's virtualization technologies (VT-x and TXT), Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST), and a range of instruction sets from MMX to SSE4.2. The locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, a common design choice for server-grade processors. Despite its outdated architecture and relatively low performance by today’s standards, the Xeon W3580 remains a viable option for legacy systems or niche applications where its ECC support and server-grade reliability are prioritized over raw computational power.

In conclusion, the Xeon W3580 is best suited for retro computing enthusiasts, legacy server environments, or specialized workloads where compatibility with older systems is more critical than modern performance. While it no longer competes with contemporary processors, its historical significance and server-grade features ensure it retains a place in the evolution of Intel’s high-performance computing line.
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Intel Xeon W3580

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W3580
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3333 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Bloomfield
Socket: Socket 1366
Package: FC-LGA8
Target Segment: Server
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

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 263 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 EIST TXT VT-x
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