Xeon X5570

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon X5570

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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 X5570 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,547 Rank: 1237
Rank Name Score Visual
1233 Athlon X4 845 4,551
+0.1%
1234 FX-4100 4,551
+0.1%
1235 Xeon W5590 4,550
+0.1%
1236 Pentium 4417U 4,549
+0%
1237 Xeon X5570 4,547
1238 Core i3-3220T 4,547
+0%
1239 Core i7-2620M 4,545
+-0%
1240 Xeon W3530 4,545
+-0%
1241 Xeon E3-1225 4,544
-0.1%
1242 Athlon 200GE 4,543
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon X5570 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,663 Rank: 1015
Rank Name Score Visual
1011 Core i7-4712HQ 4,665
+0%
1012 Core i7-3632QM 4,665
+0%
1013 Core i7-950 4,664
+0%
1014 Core i7-7567U 4,663
+0%
1015 Xeon X5570 4,663
1016 Core i7-3635QM 4,661
+-0%
1017 Xeon X5560 4,661
+-0%
1018 Core i5 760 4,661
+-0%
1019 Pentium G3470 4,659
-0.1%
1020 Core i7-2710QE 4,658
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon X5570 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,469 Rank: 1319
Rank Name Score Visual
1315 Core M-5Y10c 4,473
+0.1%
1316 A8-6600K 4,471
+0%
1317 Pentium G2010 4,471
+0%
1318 Athlon X4 870K 4,470
+0%
1319 Xeon X5570 4,469
1320 Xeon E5-2640 v2 4,469
+0%
1321 Xeon D-1537 4,467
+-0%
1322 Pentium G850 4,467
+-0%
1323 Pentium 4,465
-0.1%
1324 Core i5-750 4,465
-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 X5570 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,613 Rank: 940
Rank Name Score Visual
936 Core i7-2960XM 4,614
+0%
937 Core i7-3612QM 4,614
+0%
938 Core i5-6500T 4,613
+0%
939 Xeon W3570 4,613
+0%
940 Xeon X5570 4,613
941 Xeon X3470 4,612
+-0%
942 Core i5-7400T 4,611
+-0%
943 Core i7-2860QM 4,610
-0.1%
944 Core i5-6300HQ 4,609
-0.1%
945 Core i5-2550K 4,608
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon X5570 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,587 Rank: 941
Rank Name Score Visual
937 Athlon 200GE 4,587
+0%
938 Core i5-6500TE 4,587
+0%
939 Core i5-4440 4,587
+0%
940 Xeon X3470 4,587
+0%
941 Xeon X5570 4,587
942 Xeon W3550 4,587
+0%
943 Core i3-7350K 4,586
+-0%
944 Core i5-2550K 4,586
+-0%
945 Core i5-3450 4,586
+-0%
946 Core i5-6440HQ 4,585
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon X5570 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,589 Rank: 987
Rank Name Score Visual
983 Core i5-6360U 4,590
+0%
984 Core i5-2320 4,590
+0%
985 Xeon X5550 4,590
+0%
986 Core i3-7100T 4,589
+0%
987 Xeon X5570 4,589
988 Core i5-2405S 4,589
+0%
989 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+-0%
990 Core i3-7101E 4,588
+-0%
991 Core i7-960 4,588
+-0%
992 Pentium Silver N6005 4,588
+-0%

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Xeon X5570 Details

The Intel Xeon X5570, launched in March 2009, stands as a relic of the late-era 45 nm processor era, now over 15 years old. Despite its age, the chip remains notable for its role in early high-end server and workstation environments, where multi-threaded performance and ECC memory support were critical. Built on the Gainestown microarchitecture and housed in the FCLGA1366 socket, the Xeon X5570 was designed for demanding server workloads, offering a blend of raw processing power and reliability features that were essential for mission-critical systems. Its 95 W TDP reflects the power-hungry nature of early multi-core designs, requiring robust cooling solutions even by today’s standards.

At its core, the Xeon X5570 features four physical cores, which, with Intel Hyper-Threading, deliver eight logical threads. This enables it to handle parallel workloads effectively, though its performance is constrained by modern expectations. The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.93 GHz and can boost up to 3.33 GHz under load, supported by a 6.4 GT/s bus speed and a 45 nm manufacturing process. It includes 7.629 MiB of L3 cache, 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, ensuring decent data throughput for its time. The chip supports triple-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MT/s and can handle up to 144 GB of ECC memory, a key advantage in server environments.

While the Xeon X5570 lacks integrated graphics, it supports a range of advanced features including Intel VT-x and VT-d for hardware virtualization, AES-NI for encryption, and AVX2 for enhanced computational performance. It also supports Intel's Turbo Boost 1.0, allowing dynamic frequency scaling based on workload and thermal conditions. The processor is designed for SMP configurations, with support for up to two CPUs in a single system, making it suitable for dual-socket servers.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon X5570 scores 4547 in the overall rating, placing it at #1237 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance is rated at 4469, ranking #1319, while its multicore score of 4663 places it at #1014. These results reflect a processor that, while outdated, holds its own against some modern low-power and entry-level desktop CPUs. It trails behind contemporary high-end processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the top of the rankings with scores exceeding 8,000 and 8,700 respectively. However, the Xeon X5570 competes closely with older mid-range CPUs such as the Core i7-6660U and Core i5-760, demonstrating its enduring relevance in specific niche markets.

As of March 2026, the Xeon X5570 is best suited for legacy server environments, retro computing projects, or educational purposes where its architecture and feature set can be studied. Its strong ECC memory support and virtualization capabilities make it a viable choice for niche applications where backward compatibility and reliability are more important than raw speed. While it cannot compete with today's processors in terms of performance or efficiency, it remains a significant milestone in the evolution of server-grade x86 processors.
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Intel Xeon X5570

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon X5570
Model Number: X5570
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2930 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (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
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 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 TBT 1.0 FMA
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