Xeon W3690

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W3690

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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 W3690 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,892 Rank: 960
Rank Name Score Visual
956 Core i5-3570 4,895
+0.1%
957 Core i7-5650U 4,895
+0.1%
958 Core i3-7100H 4,894
+0%
959 Core i3-9100TE 4,893
+0%
960 Xeon W3690 4,892
961 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,891
+-0%
962 Core i5-5287U 4,890
+-0%
963 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,889
-0.1%
964 Core i7-3820 4,889
-0.1%
965 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,887
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W3690 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,011 Rank: 635
Rank Name Score Visual
631 Core i3-10320 5,018
+0.1%
632 Core i7-4790K 5,015
+0.1%
633 Core i7-8850H 5,013
+0%
634 Xeon Silver 4108 5,013
+0%
635 Xeon W3690 5,011
636 Xeon E5-2650 v2 5,011
+0%
637 Atom x5-Z8330 5,009
+-0%
638 Xeon E-2136 5,008
-0.1%
639 Core i5-10500 5,008
-0.1%
640 Ryzen 3 3300X 5,004
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W3690 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,813 Rank: 1066
Rank Name Score Visual
1062 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,821
+0.2%
1063 Core i5-3380M 4,817
+0.1%
1064 Xeon D-2187NT 4,814
+0%
1065 Core i7-3630QM 4,814
+0%
1066 Xeon W3690 4,813
1067 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,811
+-0%
1068 EPYC 7501 4,809
-0.1%
1069 Core i5-3570S 4,809
-0.1%
1070 Xeon X5690 4,808
-0.1%
1071 Xeon E3-1290 4,801
-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 W3690 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,719 Rank: 624
Rank Name Score Visual
620 Core i3-9350KF 4,720
+0%
621 Xeon E3-1245 v6 4,720
+0%
622 Xeon D-1531 4,720
+0%
623 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 4,719
+0%
624 Xeon W3690 4,719
625 Xeon E3-1575M v5 4,718
+-0%
626 Xeon E3-1545M v5 4,718
+-0%
627 Core i7-8809G 4,718
+-0%
628 Core i7-7700 4,718
+-0%
629 Core i5-10400H 4,716
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W3690 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,751 Rank: 604
Rank Name Score Visual
600 Xeon E3-1275 v6 4,753
+0%
601 Core i5-8600T 4,753
+0%
602 Xeon E3-1286 v3 4,753
+0%
603 Core i7-10710U 4,751
+0%
604 Xeon W3690 4,751
605 Xeon E-2324G 4,751
+0%
606 Core i5-8400 4,749
+-0%
607 Core i3-10100 4,749
+-0%
608 Core i7-1185G7E 4,749
+-0%
609 Xeon E3-1280 v6 4,748
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W3690 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,661 Rank: 818
Rank Name Score Visual
814 Core i5-6440HQ 4,662
+0%
815 Core i7-3770 4,662
+0%
816 Core i5-6300HQ 4,661
+0%
817 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 4,661
+0%
818 Xeon W3690 4,661
819 Core i7-4800MQ 4,661
+0%
820 Core i7-4720HQ 4,661
+0%
821 Core i7-4710MQ 4,661
+0%
822 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,660
+-0%
823 Core i7-3770S 4,660
+-0%

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Xeon W3690 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon W3690 remains a relic of the early 2010s server and workstation computing era, having been launched in February 2011. Despite its age, the processor still holds relevance in legacy systems and enthusiast overclocking setups due to its unlocked multiplier and robust feature set. Built on Intel’s 32 nm process using the Gulftown microarchitecture, the Xeon W3690 was designed for high-end workstations and servers requiring strong multi-threaded performance and ECC memory support. With a base clock of 3.46 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.73 GHz, the chip delivers a solid balance of speed and efficiency for its time.

The Xeon W3690 features six cores and twelve threads, thanks to Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, which allows it to handle demanding multitasking workloads effectively. It is equipped with a substantial 11.444 MiB L3 cache, enhancing data access speeds, and supports triple-channel DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum memory capacity of 24 GB. The processor operates at a 130 W TDP, requiring adequate cooling solutions, especially under sustained loads. It uses the FCLGA1366 socket and supports PCIe 2.0 with up to 16 lanes, enabling connectivity to high-speed storage and expansion cards.

In terms of real-world performance, the Xeon W3690 scores 4892 overall in PassMark benchmarks, placing it at #960 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance is rated at 4813, ranking #1066, while its multicore score of 5011 places it at #635. These results indicate that while the processor was competitive in its era, it now trails significantly behind modern CPUs, particularly in single-threaded tasks. The performance gap is most evident when compared to top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over double the overall performance.

The Xeon W3690 supports a wide range of advanced technologies, including AES-NI, AVX2, VT-x, and VT-d, making it suitable for virtualization, encryption, and scientific computing. It also includes ECC memory support, which is critical for data integrity in mission-critical environments. However, the lack of integrated graphics means users must rely on a discrete GPU for display output. Despite its outdated architecture by today’s standards, the Xeon W3690 remains a capable option for legacy systems, overclocking enthusiasts, and workloads where its specific feature set—such as ECC and Hyper-Threading—provides tangible benefits.
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Intel Xeon W3690

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W3690
Model Number: W3690
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3460 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (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: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16 & 1x4, 2x8 & 1x4 or 1x8 & 3x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics P4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1250 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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