Xeon X5690

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon X5690

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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 X5690 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,842 Rank: 1000
Rank Name Score Visual
996 Core i5-3470S 4,850
+0.2%
997 Core i3-4150 4,850
+0.2%
998 Core i7-2600 4,846
+0.1%
999 Celeron G4930 4,842
+0%
1000 Xeon X5690 4,842
1001 Xeon W3680 4,842
+0%
1002 Xeon Silver 4116 4,841
+-0%
1003 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,841
+-0%
1004 Pentium G3460 4,839
-0.1%
1005 Pentium G3430 4,839
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon X5690 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,892 Rank: 736
Rank Name Score Visual
732 Core i7-8565U 4,894
+0%
733 Xeon E3-1230 v3 4,894
+0%
734 Core i7-1065G7 4,893
+0%
735 Xeon Silver 4109T 4,892
+0%
736 Xeon X5690 4,892
737 Xeon E5-1660 v2 4,892
+0%
738 Xeon E3-1240 4,891
+-0%
739 Core i5-1035G1 4,890
+-0%
740 Xeon E3-1535M V5 4,890
+-0%
741 Xeon E3-1545M v5 4,888
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon X5690 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,808 Rank: 1070
Rank Name Score Visual
1066 Xeon W3690 4,813
+0.1%
1067 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,811
+0.1%
1068 EPYC 7501 4,809
+0%
1069 Core i5-3570S 4,809
+0%
1070 Xeon X5690 4,808
1071 Xeon E3-1290 4,801
-0.1%
1072 Core i7 965 4,796
-0.2%
1073 Core i7-5600U 4,794
-0.3%
1074 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,790
-0.4%
1075 Xeon X5667 4,789
-0.4%

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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 X5690 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,705 Rank: 658
Rank Name Score Visual
654 Xeon E-2224 4,706
+0%
655 Core i7-4960HQ 4,706
+0%
656 Core i5-10200H 4,706
+0%
657 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,705
+0%
658 Xeon X5690 4,705
659 Core i5-9400H 4,704
+-0%
660 Core i5-8279U 4,704
+-0%
661 Ryzen 3 5300U 4,704
+-0%
662 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 4,703
+-0%
663 Xeon E3-1271 v3 4,703
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon X5690 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,741 Rank: 617
Rank Name Score Visual
613 Core i7-1068NG7 4,745
+0.1%
614 Atom C3858 4,744
+0.1%
615 Xeon Gold 5222 4,743
+0%
616 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,743
+0%
617 Xeon X5690 4,741
618 Core i7-7700 4,740
+-0%
619 Core i7-990X 4,739
+-0%
620 Core i7-1185G7 4,738
-0.1%
621 Xeon W3680 4,737
-0.1%
622 Xeon E3-1245 v6 4,736
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon X5690 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,638 Rank: 870
Rank Name Score Visual
866 Core i7-3720QM 4,639
+0%
867 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 4,638
+0%
868 Core i3-8109U 4,638
+0%
869 Core i5-6442EQ 4,638
+0%
870 Xeon X5690 4,638
871 Core i7-2700K 4,637
+-0%
872 Core i5-1030NG7 4,637
+-0%
873 Core i7-6822EQ 4,636
+-0%
874 Core i3-7350K 4,636
+-0%
875 Xeon E3-1280 4,636
+-0%

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Xeon X5690 Details

Ranking #999 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon X5690 presents a mixed picture in today's computing landscape. While it was once a high-end server and workstation processor, its position in modern benchmarks reveals it as a legacy part from an earlier generation. Released during the late 2010s, the Xeon X5690 is now over a decade old, and its performance is significantly outpaced by current processors, even in the enthusiast and professional segments. Despite its age, the processor remains notable for its multi-threaded capabilities and robust feature set, especially in environments where legacy compatibility and ECC memory support are required.

Built on Intel's 32 nm process and based on the Westmere microarchitecture, the Xeon X5690 features six cores and twelve threads, enabled by Hyper-Threading technology. This design allows it to handle multi-threaded workloads efficiently, although its single-core performance is now quite dated. The base clock speed sits at 3.46 GHz, with a turbo frequency reaching 3.73 GHz, which was competitive at the time of release. The processor operates at a 6.4 GT/s bus speed and supports DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz across three channels, with a maximum capacity of 288 GB. It also supports ECC memory, a critical feature for server and workstation environments where data integrity is paramount.

The Xeon X5690 integrates Intel's HD Graphics 2500 GPU, which, while modest by today's standards, provides basic display output with a maximum frequency of 1100 MHz and supports up to three displays. The integrated GPU has a base frequency of 650 MHz and can access up to 32 GB of system memory for graphics processing. This makes the processor suitable for light graphical tasks, but not for gaming or modern GPU-intensive applications.

In terms of supported features, the Xeon X5690 includes a wide range of technologies such as SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's virtualization extensions (VT-x, VT-d, EPT). It also supports Intel's vPro technology, which enhances manageability and security in enterprise environments. Additionally, the processor supports TXT (Trusted Execution Technology), SIPP (Stable Image Platform Program), and Secure Key, making it a strong choice for secure and managed IT infrastructures.

Benchmark results reflect the processor's aging architecture. In Passmark testing, the Xeon X5690 achieves an Overall Score of 4842, placing it between the Core i3-4150 and the Xeon Silver 4116. Its Singlecore Score of 4808 ranks it below most modern processors, including the Core i7-2600 and the EPYC 7501, indicating a significant gap in single-threaded performance. The Multicore Score of 4892 shows stronger performance in multi-threaded tasks, though it still trails behind contemporary CPUs like the Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E3-1230 v3. The Xeon X5690's performance is most comparable to mid-tier processors from the early 2010s, such as the Core i7-2600 and the Xeon E3-1240.

As of March 2026, the Xeon X5690 is best suited for legacy systems, small-scale servers, or applications where ECC memory and virtualization support are more important than raw performance. While it no longer competes with modern CPUs in terms of speed or efficiency, its stability and feature set ensure it remains relevant in niche professional environments. For users seeking high performance, newer processors offer substantially better performance per watt, but for specific use cases, the Xeon X5690 still holds a place in the ecosystem.
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Intel Xeon X5690

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon X5690
Model Number: X5690
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3460 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1366
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 130 W

Cache Specifications

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: 40
PCIe Configuration: x4, x8, x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2500
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 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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