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Intel Xeon W5580

4
Cores
8
Threads
130 W
TDP
3.2 GHz
Frequency
3.466 GHz
Boost
Gainestown
Codename
Socket 1366
Socket
Intel Socket 1366
Intel Socket 1366
The Intel Xeon W5580 was a server/workstation processor with 4 cores, launched in March 2009, at an MSRP of $1600. It is part of the Xeon lineup, using the Gainestown architecture with Socket 1366. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 8 threads. To further increase overall system performance, up to two Xeon W5580 CPUs can work together in a multi-processor (SMP) configuration. Xeon W5580 has 8 MB of L3 cache and operates at 3.2 GHz by default, but can boost up to 3.466 GHz, depending on the workload. Intel is making the Xeon W5580 on a 45 nm production node using 731 million transistors. The multiplier is locked on Xeon W5580, which limits its overclocking potential.
With a TDP of 130 W, the Xeon W5580 consumes a lot of power, so good cooling is definitely needed. Intel's processor supports DDR3 memory with a triple-channel interface. The highest officially supported memory speed is 1333 MT/s, but with overclocking (and the right memory modules) you can go even higher. ECC memory is supported, too, which is an important capability for mission-critical systems, to avoid data corruption. For communication with other components in the system, Xeon W5580 uses a PCI-Express Gen 2 connection. This processor lacks integrated graphics, you might need a graphics card.
Hardware virtualization is available on the Xeon W5580, which greatly improves virtual machine performance. Additionally, IOMMU virtualization (PCI passthrough) is supported, so that guest virtual machines may directly use host hardware.

Physical

Socket: Intel Socket 1366
Foundry: Intel
Process Size: 45 nm
Transistors: 731 million
Die Size: 263 mm²
Package: FC-LGA8
tCaseMax: 67°C

Processor

Market: Server/Workstation
Production Status: End-of-life
Release Date: Mar 30th, 2009
Launch Price: $1600
Part#: SLBF2

Performance

Frequency: 3.2 GHz
All Core Turbo:3.33 GHz
Turbo Clock: up to 3.466 GHz
Base Clock: 133 MHz
Multiplier: 24.0x
Multiplier Unlocked: No
Voltage: 1.35 V
QPI Link:2x 6.4 GT/s
TDP: 130 W

Architecture

Codename: Gainestown
Generation: Xeon
(Gainestown)
Memory Support: DDR3
Rated Speed: 1333 MT/s
Memory Bus: Triple-channel
ECC Memory: Yes
PCI-Express: Gen 2
Chipsets: Intel 5500, 5520, X58

Core Config

# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 8
SMP # CPUs: 2
Integrated Graphics: N/A

Cache

Cache L1: 64 KB (per core)
Cache L2: 256 KB (per core)
Cache L3: 8 MB (shared)

Features

  • MMX
  • SSE
  • SSE2
  • SSE3
  • SSSE3
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
  • Intel 64
  • HTT
  • EIST
  • VT-x
  • VT-d
  • EPT
  • x8 SDDC
  • XD-Bit
  • TBT 1.0
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