Xeon X5450 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 X5450 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,400 Rank: 1400

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1396	Celeron G1820T	4,404	+0.1%
1397	Intel Core i5-540M	4,403	+0.1%
1398	Core i3-3120M	4,402	+0%
1399	Core i3 540	4,400	+0%
1400	Xeon X5450	4,400
1401	Phenom II X6 1035T	4,400	+0%
1402	Core i7-940	4,400	+0%
1403	Intel Core i3-390M	4,399	+-0%
1404	Core M-5Y10	4,399	+-0%
1405	Core i5-650	4,399	+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon X5450 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,462 Rank: 1298

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1294	Celeron G3930TE	4,464	+0%
1295	Athlon II X4 645	4,464	+0%
1296	Phenom II X4 925	4,463	+0%
1297	Phenom 9550	4,463	+0%
1298	Xeon X5450	4,462
1299	A8-7670K	4,461	+-0%
1300	FX-4100	4,461	+-0%
1301	Core i7-860	4,461	+-0%
1302	Pentium G3460	4,459	-0.1%
1303	FX-6100	4,459	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon X5450 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,358 Rank: 1431

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1427	Core i5-2557M	4,361	+0.1%
1428	Athlon II X4 555	4,361	+0.1%
1429	PRO A10-8750B	4,361	+0.1%
1430	Phenom II X4 B55	4,360	+0%
1431	Xeon X5450	4,358
1432	Xeon E5-2430 v2	4,358	+0%
1433	Core i3-560	4,357	+-0%
1434	Core i7-940	4,356	+-0%
1435	Athlon II X2 270	4,355	-0.1%
1436	A8-7500	4,354	-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 X5450 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,572 Rank: 1066

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1062	Pentium J6426	4,573	+0%
1063	PRO A10-8750B	4,573	+0%
1064	Athlon 240GE	4,572	+0%
1065	Core i3-6100	4,572	+0%
1066	Xeon X5450	4,572
1067	Core i7-860S	4,572	+0%
1068	Pentium G4600	4,571	+-0%
1069	A8-9600	4,571	+-0%
1070	FX-9830P	4,571	+-0%
1071	Phenom II X6 1055T	4,571	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon X5450 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,532 Rank: 1150

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1146	Core i5-3470T	4,532	+0%
1147	A10-5800B	4,532	+0%
1148	Phenom II X4 B45	4,532	+0%
1149	A10-9630P	4,532	+0%
1150	Xeon X5450	4,532
1151	Athlon II X4 635	4,532	+0%
1152	A8 PRO-7600B	4,532	+0%
1153	Pentium G4600T	4,531	+-0%
1154	Core i7-6498DU	4,531	+-0%
1155	Core i3-7167U	4,531	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon X5450 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,510 Rank: 1338

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1334	A10-6700T	4,511	+0%
1335	Celeron G1630	4,511	+0%
1336	A8-3870K	4,511	+0%
1337	Core i3-2370M	4,510	+0%
1338	Xeon X5450	4,510
1339	A10-9620P	4,510	+0%
1340	A8-3820	4,510	+0%
1341	Celeron G4930T	4,509	+-0%
1342	Pentium G3240	4,509	+-0%
1343	Pentium G3220	4,509	+-0%

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Xeon X5450 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon X5450 represents a legacy processor from the early 2010s, built on a 45 nm process and designed for server and workstation environments. While it is no longer relevant in modern computing, its performance metrics offer insight into the evolution of multi-core computing. The Xeon X5450 features four cores and two threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz with a turbo frequency of 2.48 GHz, which is notably lower than modern standards. It uses the LGA771 socket and supports DDR3-1333 memory across two channels, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. The processor’s 120 W TDP reflects its power consumption, making it suitable for systems where thermal constraints are not the primary concern.

In terms of real-world performance, the Xeon X5450 achieves an overall Passmark score of 4,400, placing it at #1,399 out of 2,060 CPUs in the dataset. Its single-core score of 4,358 ranks at #1,431, while the multicore score of 4,462 places it at #1,298. These results suggest that while the Xeon X5450 performs comparably to some mid-tier processors from its era, it is outpaced by modern designs. For example, it trails behind the Core i7-6500U and Phenom II X4 925 in multicore performance, both of which share similar scores but benefit from more advanced architectures and process technologies. The processor's performance is further constrained by its lack of support for modern instruction sets such as AVX-512 and its reliance on older memory standards.

The Xeon X5450 includes integrated Intel HD Graphics with a base frequency of 350 MHz and a maximum boost of 1.05 GHz, supporting up to three displays. It also supports a wide array of features, including Hyper-Threading, AES-NI, Intel VT-x, and Intel vPro, making it suitable for virtualization and security-intensive workloads. However, the absence of support for newer technologies like PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 limits its compatibility with modern peripherals. Despite these limitations, the processor remains relevant in legacy systems where stability and compatibility with older software are prioritized.

In conclusion, the Xeon X5450 is best suited for legacy server applications, small-scale virtualization, or as a replacement in aging workstations where cost-effective upgrades are necessary. While it holds its own against some contemporary low-end processors in single-threaded tasks, its multicore performance is modest by today’s standards. For users seeking modern performance, the Xeon X5450 is obsolete, but it remains a notable example of Intel’s server processor lineage from the late 2000s and early 2010s.