Xeon W3680

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W3680

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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 W3680 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,842 Rank: 1001
Rank Name Score Visual
997 Core i3-4150 4,850
+0.2%
998 Core i7-2600 4,846
+0.1%
999 Celeron G4930 4,842
+0%
1000 Xeon X5690 4,842
+0%
1001 Xeon W3680 4,842
1002 Xeon Silver 4116 4,841
+-0%
1003 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,841
+-0%
1004 Pentium G3460 4,839
-0.1%
1005 Pentium G3430 4,839
-0.1%
1006 Celeron G3930TE 4,837
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W3680 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,968 Rank: 660
Rank Name Score Visual
656 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 4,974
+0.1%
657 Core i7-4790S 4,972
+0.1%
658 Core i7-7820EQ 4,969
+0%
659 Xeon E3-1575M v5 4,968
+0%
660 Xeon W3680 4,968
661 Xeon E5-1620 0 4,963
-0.1%
662 Core i7-5775C 4,962
-0.1%
663 Xeon E3-1230 v6 4,961
-0.1%
664 Core i3-7300 4,959
-0.2%
665 Core i7-8809G 4,957
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W3680 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,758 Rank: 1103
Rank Name Score Visual
1099 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,761
+0.1%
1100 Xeon Silver 4114 4,760
+0%
1101 Pentium G2130 4,760
+0%
1102 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,759
+0%
1103 Xeon W3680 4,758
1104 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,757
+-0%
1105 Core i5-6200U 4,757
+-0%
1106 A12-9800 4,757
+-0%
1107 Core i7 980 4,756
+-0%
1108 Core i5-4200M 4,755
-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 W3680 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,707 Rank: 650
Rank Name Score Visual
646 Ryzen 5 3400G 4,707
+0%
647 Xeon E3-1275 v5 4,707
+0%
648 Xeon E3-1260L v5 4,707
+0%
649 Xeon E3-1240 v5 4,707
+0%
650 Xeon W3680 4,707
651 Core i7-4870HQ 4,707
+0%
652 Core i5-1038NG7 4,707
+0%
653 Core i3-9300 4,706
+-0%
654 Xeon E-2224 4,706
+-0%
655 Core i7-4960HQ 4,706
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W3680 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,737 Rank: 621
Rank Name Score Visual
617 Xeon X5690 4,741
+0.1%
618 Core i7-7700 4,740
+0.1%
619 Core i7-990X 4,739
+0%
620 Core i7-1185G7 4,738
+0%
621 Xeon W3680 4,737
622 Xeon E3-1245 v6 4,736
+-0%
623 Xeon E3-1240 v6 4,736
+-0%
624 Ryzen 5 2400GE 4,736
+-0%
625 Core i7-1165G7 4,736
+-0%
626 Core i5-1038NG7 4,736
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W3680 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,650 Rank: 843
Rank Name Score Visual
839 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,652
+0%
840 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 4,652
+0%
841 Pentium Gold G7400T 4,652
+0%
842 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,651
+0%
843 Xeon W3680 4,650
844 Core i7-3840QM 4,650
+0%
845 Core i7-4712HQ 4,649
+-0%
846 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 4,648
+-0%
847 Ryzen 5 1400 4,648
+-0%
848 Core i7-4700MQ 4,648
+-0%

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Xeon W3680 Details

Built on Intel's Gulftown microarchitecture at a 32 nm process node, the Xeon W3680 is a server-grade processor that was released in March 2010. While it is now over 14 years old, it was a significant step forward in multi-threaded performance for its time, particularly in professional and workstation environments. The processor is designed for the FCLGA1366 socket and features a 6-core, 12-thread configuration enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. With a base clock of 3.33 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.6 GHz, it delivers a solid balance of single-threaded responsiveness and multi-core throughput, especially under sustained workloads.

The Xeon W3680 includes 12 MB of L3 cache, which plays a crucial role in reducing memory latency for data-intensive tasks. It supports triple-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 24 GB and a peak bandwidth of 32 GB/s. The processor is equipped with Intel's integrated graphics solution, although it lacks a dedicated GPU—users must rely on external graphics cards for display output. Despite its age, the Xeon W3680 maintains ECC memory support, a key feature for mission-critical systems where data integrity is paramount.

In terms of supported technologies, the Xeon W3680 includes a comprehensive set of instruction sets such as AVX2, SSE4.1/4.2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x/VT-d virtualization extensions. It also supports Intel vPro and TXT for enhanced security and remote management. The processor operates at a TDP of 130 W, which necessitates robust cooling solutions, especially in densely packed server environments. Its PCIe 2.0 interface allows for high-speed connectivity with modern peripherals, though it lacks the bandwidth of newer generations.

Benchmark results show the Xeon W3680 scoring 4842 overall, ranking #999 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance is slightly stronger, with a score of 4758 and a rank of #1103, while its multicore score of 4968 places it at #659. These results indicate that the processor holds up reasonably well in single-threaded workloads but shows its age in multi-threaded scenarios, where modern CPUs have significantly outpaced it. Notably, it is outperformed by newer Intel and AMD offerings such as the Core i7-7820EQ and Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G in multicore performance.

As of March 2026, the Xeon W3680 is best suited for legacy systems or niche applications where ECC support, high core count, and compatibility with older server infrastructure are more important than raw performance. While it no longer competes with contemporary processors in any meaningful way, its robust feature set and reliability make it a viable option in specific server and workstation environments where modern upgrades are not feasible.
Frequently Compared

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Intel Xeon W3680

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W3680
Model Number: W3680
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3330 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Gulftown
Socket: FCLGA1366
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 130 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066/1333
Memory Channels: 3
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 32 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1300 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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