Xeon X5450

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon X5450

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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.
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Intel Xeon X5450

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon X5450
Model Number: X5450
Cores: 4
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Socket: LGA771
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 120 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

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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