Xeon X3220 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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 X3220 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,259 Rank: 1576

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1572	Core i3-2330M	4,261	+0%
1573	Core i5 M 520	4,261	+0%
1574	Phenom II X2 545	4,260	+0%
1575	Athlon II X3 445	4,259	+0%
1576	Xeon X3220	4,259
1577	Core i5-4200U	4,258	+-0%
1578	Core 2 Duo T9800	4,258	+-0%
1579	Core 2 Duo E8300	4,258	+-0%
1580	Athlon II X3 450	4,257	+-0%
1581	Phenom II X4 910e	4,257	+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon X3220 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,455 Rank: 1315

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1311	Core i5-3427U	4,457	+0%
1312	Celeron B840	4,456	+0%
1313	Athlon II X3 460	4,456	+0%
1314	Core i5-5250U	4,455	+0%
1315	Xeon X3220	4,455
1316	Core i3-3225	4,453	+-0%
1317	Pentium G3430	4,453	+-0%
1318	Xeon E5345	4,452	-0.1%
1319	A10-7870K	4,451	-0.1%
1320	Core i7-3687U	4,451	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon X3220 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,129 Rank: 1651

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1647	Athlon II X4 620	4,131	+0%
1648	A4-4000	4,131	+0%
1649	Core 2 Duo P8600	4,131	+0%
1650	A6-9200	4,130	+0%
1651	Xeon X3220	4,129
1652	Phenom II X3 710	4,128	+-0%
1653	Xeon E5-2650L v2	4,127	+-0%
1654	Phenom II N830	4,126	-0.1%
1655	Celeron J4105	4,125	-0.1%
1656	Intel Core i5-480M	4,123	-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 X3220 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,531 Rank: 1300

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1296	Core i5-4258U	4,531	+0%
1297	Core i5-4300U	4,531	+0%
1298	Core i3-7100U	4,531	+0%
1299	Core i7-3537U	4,531	+0%
1300	Xeon X3220	4,531
1301	Core i5-2390T	4,531	+0%
1302	Core i7-2640M	4,530	+-0%
1303	Core i7-2620M	4,530	+-0%
1304	Phenom II X4 840	4,530	+-0%
1305	Core i5-5250U	4,530	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon X3220 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,509 Rank: 1277

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1273	Core i7-5500U	4,509	+0%
1274	Core i7-4600U	4,509	+0%
1275	Core i7-3667U	4,509	+0%
1276	Athlon II X3 450	4,509	+0%
1277	Xeon X3220	4,509
1278	Core i5-5350U	4,509	+0%
1279	Pentium G4520	4,508	+-0%
1280	Core i3-6157U	4,508	+-0%
1281	Core i3-2100	4,508	+-0%
1282	FX-7600P	4,508	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon X3220 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,493 Rank: 1456

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1452	Pentium G2020T	4,494	+0%
1453	Atom C3538	4,493	+0%
1454	Athlon II X4 620	4,493	+0%
1455	Phenom II X3 720	4,493	+0%
1456	Xeon X3220	4,493
1457	A8-3510MX	4,493	+0%
1458	A10-7300	4,493	+0%
1459	Pentium G630	4,492	+-0%
1460	A6-7470K	4,492	+-0%
1461	Xeon E5345	4,492	+-0%

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Xeon X3220 Details

Ranking #1575 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon X3220 presents a surprisingly modest footprint in today's computing landscape. Despite its position near the lower end of modern CPU rankings, the processor retains relevance in niche applications where legacy compatibility and integrated graphics are priorities. As of March 2026, the Xeon X3220 is a relic of an earlier era—released in the late 2000s—making it over 15 years old. Its design reflects the technological constraints and expectations of that time, with a 65 nm process node and an LGA775 socket that are now considered outdated.

The Xeon X3220 is built on Intel’s NetBurst microarchitecture, a design known for its deep pipeline and high clock speeds, albeit at the cost of power efficiency. It features four cores and four threads, with a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and a turbo boost up to 2.8 GHz. The processor supports DDR3 800/1066 memory, with a maximum capacity of 8 GB across two channels, and a memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. It operates at a TDP of 105 W, which is relatively high for a four-core CPU by modern standards, indicating it was designed for high-performance workloads in its time.

Integrated into the Xeon X3220 is Intel HD Graphics, featuring a base frequency of 266 MHz and a burst frequency of 566 MHz. The GPU supports up to two displays and can access up to 16 GB of system memory, though performance is limited by both the integrated nature and the outdated architecture. It supports standard features like SSE4.1 and SSE4.2, AES encryption, and x86-64, making it suitable for basic data processing and virtualization tasks.

Despite its age, the Xeon X3220 offers a suite of enterprise-level features, including Intel vPro, VT-x, VT-d, and EPT, which enable hardware-assisted virtualization and secure boot capabilities. It also supports ECC memory, a feature essential for servers and workstations where data integrity is critical. However, its lack of modern instruction sets like AVX-512 or FMA limits its efficiency in current workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon X3220 scores 4259 in overall performance, with a single-core score of 4129 and a multicore score of 4455. These results place it behind more modern processors like the Ryzen 3 3250U and Core i3-3225, but ahead of older chips such as the Core 2 Duo P8600 and Celeron J4105. Its strongest performance category is multicore, where it ranks just ahead of several low-power Atom and Celeron variants. However, in single-core tasks, it trails behind most modern mobile and desktop CPUs, highlighting its age and architectural limitations.

In conclusion, the Xeon X3220 is best suited for legacy systems, low-cost servers, or embedded applications where integrated graphics and virtualization support are more important than raw performance. While it no longer competes with contemporary CPUs in the top 50 rankings, its TDP, ECC support, and integrated GPU make it a viable option in environments where backward compatibility and reliability are paramount.