Xeon X5560

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon X5560

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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 X5560 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,533 Rank: 1254
Rank Name Score Visual
1250 Core i7-2710QE 4,536
+0.1%
1251 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,535
+0%
1252 Pentium 4,534
+0%
1253 Celeron G1840 4,534
+0%
1254 Xeon X5560 4,533
1255 A10-5800B 4,533
+0%
1256 Core i7-880 4,533
+0%
1257 Phenom II X4 970 4,532
+-0%
1258 Core i7-3537U 4,532
+-0%
1259 Core i5-4300U 4,529
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon X5560 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,661 Rank: 1017
Rank Name Score Visual
1013 Core i7-950 4,664
+0.1%
1014 Core i7-7567U 4,663
+0%
1015 Xeon X5570 4,663
+0%
1016 Core i7-3635QM 4,661
+0%
1017 Xeon X5560 4,661
1018 Core i5 760 4,661
+0%
1019 Pentium G3470 4,659
+-0%
1020 Core i7-2710QE 4,658
-0.1%
1021 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,658
-0.1%
1022 Xeon E3-1280 4,658
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon X5560 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,447 Rank: 1344
Rank Name Score Visual
1340 Phenom 9750 4,452
+0.1%
1341 A10-7850K 4,450
+0.1%
1342 Core i7-960 4,449
+0%
1343 Celeron G1620 4,448
+0%
1344 Xeon X5560 4,447
1345 Phenom II X4 B50 4,447
+0%
1346 Xeon X3450 4,444
-0.1%
1347 Core i3-2120T 4,444
-0.1%
1348 A10-7860K 4,439
-0.2%
1349 Pentium 4415U 4,439
-0.2%

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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 X5560 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,607 Rank: 952
Rank Name Score Visual
948 Pentium Silver N6005 4,608
+0%
949 Xeon D-1518 4,607
+0%
950 Core i5-3330S 4,607
+0%
951 Xeon W3550 4,607
+0%
952 Xeon X5560 4,607
953 Core i5-2500K 4,606
+-0%
954 Core i7-950 4,606
+-0%
955 Core i7-2820QM 4,605
+-0%
956 Xeon E3-1220 4,605
+-0%
957 Core i3-9100TE 4,604
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon X5560 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,580 Rank: 960
Rank Name Score Visual
956 Core i5-4460S 4,581
+0%
957 Core i5-3450S 4,581
+0%
958 Core i3-7320 4,580
+0%
959 Core i3-7101E 4,580
+0%
960 Xeon X5560 4,580
961 Core i7-2710QE 4,579
+-0%
962 Core i5-3475S 4,579
+-0%
963 Core i5-3470S 4,579
+-0%
964 Core i5-4570R 4,579
+-0%
965 Core i7-875K 4,579
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon X5560 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,586 Rank: 996
Rank Name Score Visual
992 Pentium Silver N6005 4,588
+0%
993 Core i3-7100H 4,587
+0%
994 Core i3-10110U 4,586
+0%
995 Core i3-4360 4,586
+0%
996 Xeon X5560 4,586
997 Pentium Gold G5620 4,585
+-0%
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%

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Xeon X5560 Details

Ranking #1254 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon X5560 presents a surprisingly resilient showing for a processor launched in March 2009. With a single-core score of 4447 and a multicore score of 4661, it holds its own against several modern budget and mid-tier CPUs despite its age. The Xeon X5560 is part of Intel's Gainestown family, designed for server and workstation environments, and it features a 45 nm manufacturing process with 731 million transistors. At a base frequency of 2.8 GHz and a turbo boost of 3.2 GHz, it leverages Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to deliver eight logical threads across its four physical cores. This enables it to handle multi-threaded workloads more efficiently than its contemporaries, particularly in applications where thread density matters.

The processor operates on the FCLGA1366 socket and supports up to 144 GB of DDR3 memory across three channels, with a maximum bandwidth of 32 GB/s. This triple-channel memory interface, combined with a 7.629 MiB L3 cache, helps maintain strong memory throughput, a key advantage in server and virtualization environments. The Xeon X5560 also supports ECC memory, a critical feature for mission-critical systems where data integrity is paramount. While it lacks integrated graphics, making it reliant on discrete GPU solutions, its lack of a GPU does not detract from its core performance in compute-heavy workloads.

In terms of features, the Xeon X5560 supports a wide range of Intel instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, which enhances its versatility in virtualization and encryption tasks. The processor’s 95 W TDP indicates a relatively high power draw, requiring adequate cooling, especially in multi-processor configurations. It supports up to two CPUs in an SMP setup, allowing for scalable server deployments.

As of March 2026, the Xeon X5560 is no longer competitive in the mainstream or high-end desktop market, but its performance remains relevant in legacy server environments and for users running older workloads. Its multicore strength outperforms several modern low-power and budget CPUs, such as the Pentium G3470 and Core i3-2120T, while its single-core performance places it behind most contemporary processors. However, in scenarios where ECC memory, multi-processor support, and stable, predictable performance are priorities, the Xeon X5560 still holds value. It stands as a testament to Intel’s server-focused design philosophy from the late 2000s, where reliability and scalability often outweigh raw speed.
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Intel Xeon X5560

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon X5560
Model Number: X5560
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Core Name: Gainestown
Socket: FCLGA1366
Package: FC-LGA8
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066/1333
Memory Channels: 3
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 32 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

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

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 263 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 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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