Xeon X3220

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon X3220

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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
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1573 Core i5 M 520 4,261
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1574 Phenom II X2 545 4,260
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1575 Athlon II X3 445 4,259
+0%
1576 Xeon X3220 4,259
1577 Core i5-4200U 4,258
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1578 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,258
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1579 Core 2 Duo E8300 4,258
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1580 Athlon II X3 450 4,257
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1581 Phenom II X4 910e 4,257
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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
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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
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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
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1648 A4-4000 4,131
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1649 Core 2 Duo P8600 4,131
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1650 A6-9200 4,130
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1651 Xeon X3220 4,129
1652 Phenom II X3 710 4,128
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1653 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,127
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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
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1297 Core i5-4300U 4,531
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1298 Core i3-7100U 4,531
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1299 Core i7-3537U 4,531
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1300 Xeon X3220 4,531
1301 Core i5-2390T 4,531
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1302 Core i7-2640M 4,530
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1303 Core i7-2620M 4,530
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1304 Phenom II X4 840 4,530
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1305 Core i5-5250U 4,530
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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
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1274 Core i7-4600U 4,509
+0%
1275 Core i7-3667U 4,509
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1276 Athlon II X3 450 4,509
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1277 Xeon X3220 4,509
1278 Core i5-5350U 4,509
+0%
1279 Pentium G4520 4,508
+-0%
1280 Core i3-6157U 4,508
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1281 Core i3-2100 4,508
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1282 FX-7600P 4,508
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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
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1453 Atom C3538 4,493
+0%
1454 Athlon II X4 620 4,493
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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
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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.
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Intel Xeon X3220

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon X3220
Model Number: X3220
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Socket: LGA775
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 105 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17.1 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 566 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 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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