Xeon X5690 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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.