Xeon W5590

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W5590

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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 W5590 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,550 Rank: 1235
Rank Name Score Visual
1231 Core i7-2715QE 4,554
+0.1%
1232 A10-6790K 4,554
+0.1%
1233 Athlon X4 845 4,551
+0%
1234 FX-4100 4,551
+0%
1235 Xeon W5590 4,550
1236 Pentium 4417U 4,549
+-0%
1237 Xeon X5570 4,547
-0.1%
1238 Core i3-3220T 4,547
-0.1%
1239 Core i7-2620M 4,545
-0.1%
1240 Xeon W3530 4,545
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W5590 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,513 Rank: 1202
Rank Name Score Visual
1198 Core i3-4130T 4,516
+0.1%
1199 Core i3-4130 4,515
+0%
1200 Phenom II X4 975 4,515
+0%
1201 Phenom II X4 840 4,514
+0%
1202 Xeon W5590 4,513
1203 Core i7-2655LE 4,512
+-0%
1204 Phenom II X4 850 4,512
+-0%
1205 Xeon E5520 4,511
+-0%
1206 Core i5-3570S 4,511
+-0%
1207 A10-5800B 4,510
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W5590 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,574 Rank: 1233
Rank Name Score Visual
1229 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,576
+0%
1230 Xeon E3-1235 4,576
+0%
1231 Xeon W3550 4,575
+0%
1232 A10-6790K 4,574
+0%
1233 Xeon W5590 4,574
1234 Core i5-L16G7 4,573
+-0%
1235 Celeron 4305U 4,569
-0.1%
1236 Xeon W3580 4,567
-0.2%
1237 Core i3-2100 4,564
-0.2%
1238 Core i7-950 4,561
-0.3%

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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 W5590 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,619 Rank: 925
Rank Name Score Visual
921 Core i7-965 4,620
+0%
922 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,620
+0%
923 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,619
+0%
924 Core i5-3340 4,619
+0%
925 Xeon W5590 4,619
926 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,618
+-0%
927 Core i7-3632QM 4,618
+-0%
928 Xeon E3-1235 4,618
+-0%
929 Core i5-6500TE 4,617
+-0%
930 Core i5-3330 4,615
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W5590 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,589 Rank: 934
Rank Name Score Visual
930 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,590
+0%
931 Core i5-7300HQ 4,589
+0%
932 Core i5-2450P 4,589
+0%
933 Core i7-880 4,589
+0%
934 Xeon W5590 4,589
935 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,588
+-0%
936 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+-0%
937 Athlon 200GE 4,587
+-0%
938 Core i5-6500TE 4,587
+-0%
939 Core i5-4440 4,587
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W5590 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,585 Rank: 1002
Rank Name Score Visual
998 Core i5-6260U 4,585
+0%
999 Core i3-4350 4,585
+0%
1000 Core i5-2310 4,585
+0%
1001 Xeon X3470 4,585
+0%
1002 Xeon W5590 4,585
1003 Core i3-6167U 4,584
+-0%
1004 Core i7-950 4,584
+-0%
1005 Core i7-875K 4,584
+-0%
1006 Core i7-7600U 4,583
+-0%
1007 Core i7-7500U 4,583
+-0%

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Xeon W5590 Details

Built on Intel's Gainestown microarchitecture and manufactured using a 45 nm process, the Xeon W5590 is a server-grade processor that debuted in August 2009. At the time of its release, it was positioned as a high-end option for workstation and server environments, targeting professionals requiring robust multi-threaded performance and ECC memory support. Despite being over 14 years old, the processor remains notable for its high launch price of $1600 and its use of a triple-channel DDR3 memory interface, which was advanced for its era. The Xeon W5590 is designed for Socket 1366 and supports up to two processors in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) configuration, enabling scalability in demanding workloads.

The processor features four physical cores, which, thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, deliver eight logical threads. It operates at a base frequency of 3.333 GHz and can boost up to 3.6 GHz under optimal conditions. With a total of 7.629 MiB of L3 cache and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, the chip benefits from a substantial cache hierarchy to reduce memory latency. It also includes 0.061 MiB of L1 cache and supports a wide range of instruction sets, including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and EIST, making it compatible with a broad spectrum of legacy and modern software.

The Xeon W5590 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output. It supports PCI-Express Gen 2 for peripheral connectivity and includes virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient virtual machine execution. ECC memory support ensures data integrity in mission-critical applications, while the 130 W TDP demands strong cooling solutions, reflecting its power-hungry nature. The processor contains 731 million transistors and measures 263 mm² on the die, emphasizing its complexity for its time.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon W5590 achieves an Overall Score of 4550, placing it at #1235 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 4574, ranking #1232, while its Multicore Score stands at 4513, placing it at #1202. These results indicate that the processor is competitive with some mid-range modern CPUs in single-threaded tasks but falls significantly behind contemporary high-end models. It outperforms several older and lower-tier CPUs, such as the Core i7-2620M and Xeon E5520, but is surpassed by newer processors like the Core i3-4130 and Athlon X4 845.

As of March 2026, the Xeon W5590 is best suited for legacy systems or niche applications where its specific features—such as SMP support and ECC memory—are critical. While it is no longer relevant for mainstream computing, it remains a historical example of Intel's server processor design from the late 2000s, offering a glimpse into the evolution of multi-core performance and enterprise-grade computing.
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Intel Xeon W5590

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W5590
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3333 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Gainestown
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 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT TBT 1.0
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