Xeon X5687

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon X5687

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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 X5687 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,607 Rank: 1186
Rank Name Score Visual
1182 Pentium G3258 4,612
+0.1%
1183 Core i7-990X 4,612
+0.1%
1184 Core m5-6Y54 4,610
+0.1%
1185 Core i3-7020U 4,610
+0.1%
1186 Xeon X5687 4,607
1187 Xeon X3460 4,603
-0.1%
1188 Core i7-950 4,602
-0.1%
1189 Core i7 860 4,602
-0.1%
1190 Core i5-5200U 4,601
-0.1%
1191 Xeon W3550 4,600
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon X5687 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,420 Rank: 1408
Rank Name Score Visual
1404 Core i5-6200U 4,422
+0%
1405 Athlon II X2 265 4,422
+0%
1406 Phenom II X4 900e 4,421
+0%
1407 PRO A8-8650B 4,421
+0%
1408 Xeon X5687 4,420
1409 Celeron N4100 4,419
+-0%
1410 Xeon D-1527 4,418
+-0%
1411 Core i7-4510U 4,418
+-0%
1412 Xeon X5460 4,418
+-0%
1413 A10-6700T 4,418
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon X5687 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,732 Rank: 1132
Rank Name Score Visual
1128 Intel Core i3-7100U 4,735
+0.1%
1129 Core i5-5200U 4,734
+0%
1130 Core i7-4650U 4,733
+0%
1131 Core i7-3612QM 4,732
+0%
1132 Xeon X5687 4,732
1133 Xeon X3470 4,731
+-0%
1134 Xeon Silver 4210 4,729
-0.1%
1135 Pentium G3220 4,728
-0.1%
1136 Core i3-3220 4,722
-0.2%
1137 Core i7-2820QM 4,720
-0.3%

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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 X5687 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,651 Rank: 820
Rank Name Score Visual
816 Core i5-4570R 4,652
+0%
817 Core i7-6700HQ 4,651
+0%
818 Core i3-8100 4,651
+0%
819 Core i5-8365U 4,651
+0%
820 Xeon X5687 4,651
821 Core i5-10310U 4,651
+0%
822 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 4,650
+-0%
823 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4,650
+-0%
824 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4,650
+-0%
825 Core i7-8550U 4,650
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon X5687 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,644 Rank: 804
Rank Name Score Visual
800 Core i5-7600 4,646
+0%
801 Core i3-9100 4,645
+0%
802 Core i7-5700HQ 4,645
+0%
803 Core i7-4770HQ 4,644
+0%
804 Xeon X5687 4,644
805 Xeon Silver 4112 4,643
+-0%
806 Xeon E-2124 4,643
+-0%
807 Xeon E3-1235 4,643
+-0%
808 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 4,642
+-0%
809 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,642
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon X5687 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,616 Rank: 923
Rank Name Score Visual
919 Core i3-7300 4,617
+0%
920 Core i5-6287U 4,616
+0%
921 Core i5-3470 4,616
+0%
922 Core i5-3450 4,616
+0%
923 Xeon X5687 4,616
924 Core i5-7267U 4,615
+-0%
925 Xeon W3670 4,615
+-0%
926 Xeon D-1518 4,614
+-0%
927 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,613
-0.1%
928 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,613
-0.1%

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Xeon X5687 Details

The Intel Xeon X5687, launched in February 2011, stands as a relic of the early 2010s server and workstation landscape, now more than 15 years old. Despite its age, it remains a notable example of Intel's Westmere-EP architecture, built on a 32 nm process and designed for high-performance multi-threaded workloads in enterprise environments. With a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.866 GHz, the processor leverages Intel Hyper-Threading to deliver eight logical threads across four physical cores. Its 130 W TDP reflects the power demands of that era, requiring robust cooling solutions, and it operates on the Socket 1366 platform, which was common for high-end desktop and server systems at the time.

The Xeon X5687 features a substantial 11.444 MiB L3 cache, a significant advantage for data-intensive tasks, and supports triple-channel DDR3 memory, allowing for high memory bandwidth critical in server applications. ECC memory support ensures data integrity, making it suitable for mission-critical systems. While lacking integrated graphics, the processor relies on external GPUs for visual output. It supports advanced instruction sets including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and SSE4.2, enhancing performance in encryption, multimedia, and scientific computing. Virtualization features like VT-x and TXT further strengthen its enterprise credentials.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon X5687 achieves an Overall Score of 4607, ranking #1186 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4732 (#1131) and a Multicore Score of 4420 (#1408). These results place it behind many modern processors but ahead of several mid-range and low-power chips from the same generation. For example, it outperforms the Core i5-6200U and Athlon II X2 265, yet trails behind the Core i7-4650U and Intel Core i3-7100U in single-threaded tasks. In multi-threaded performance, it surpasses the Xeon X3470 and Core i7 860 but falls short of the Xeon D-1527 and Core i7-4510U.

When compared to today’s top-tier processors, the Xeon X5687 is far from competitive. The highest-performing CPUs, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, achieve scores over 9000, dwarfing the X5687's capabilities. Even within its own era, it was outpaced by newer Xeon models like the Xeon E5-2690 and Xeon X5670. However, for legacy systems or specific use cases where backward compatibility is required, it still offers a reliable platform. Its strong multithreaded performance, combined with ECC memory and virtualization support, makes it a viable option for older server workloads, though it is no longer suitable for modern, high-demand applications.

As of March 2026, the Xeon X5687 serves primarily as a historical benchmark and a testament to Intel’s early 32 nm server processor design. While it lacks the efficiency and performance of contemporary CPUs, its architectural features—such as simultaneous multithreading, AVX support, and ECC memory—were groundbreaking at the time. For users maintaining legacy infrastructure, it remains a functional, albeit outdated, option. Newer systems demand processors with higher clock speeds, advanced instruction sets, and lower power consumption, leaving the X5687 firmly in the past.
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Intel Xeon X5687

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon X5687
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 27x (locked)
Core Name: Westmere-EP
Socket: Socket 1366
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 130 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 239 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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