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Xeon E5205

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2 Cores, @1.86 GHz, Wolfdale.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 34.9% (1196th of 1442)

Based on 108 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF00010676 Model: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5205 @ 1.86GHz
Poor: 20%Average: 34.9% Great: 41%
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 38%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard

Poor average bench

The Intel Xeon E5205 averaged 65.0% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 62.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 23.7Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Xeon E5205 is 20.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Xeon E5205 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 47.7Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 46.1Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 108 samples)
Rank 119634.9%
Min Avg Max
33.6 Memory 62.8 73.9
13.1 1-Core 23.7 28.2
14.8 2-Core 41.9 53.4
31.1% 42.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
26.8 4-Core 43.8 53.4
32.8 8-Core 46.1 53.6
5.95% 45 Pts
Min Avg Max
31.6 64-Core 47.7 55.9
3% 47.7 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA 775, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.85 GHz, turbo 1.85 GHz (avg)
38.4% Below average
Memory 68.7
1-Core 26.2
2-Core 49.8
34% 48.2 Pts
4-Core 51.3
8-Core 51
7% 51.2 Pts
64-Core 52.6
3% 52.6 Pts
LGA 775, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.85 GHz, turbo 1.85 GHz (avg)
37.2% Below average
Memory 67.5
1-Core 22.9
2-Core 39.8
32% 43.4 Pts
4-Core 42.3
8-Core 48.6
6% 45.4 Pts
64-Core 52.8
3% 52.8 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.85 GHz, turbo 1.85 GHz (avg)
33.8% Below average
Memory 60.4
1-Core 22.9
2-Core 32.5
29% 38.6 Pts
4-Core 44
8-Core 47.6
6% 45.8 Pts
64-Core 49.9
3% 49.9 Pts
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.85 GHz
32.6% Below average
Memory 58.1
1-Core 16
2-Core 36.1
27% 36.7 Pts
4-Core 43.8
8-Core 45
6% 44.4 Pts
64-Core 48.3
3% 48.3 Pts
XU1 PROCESSOR, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.85 GHz
31.1% Below average
Memory 54.3
1-Core 24.3
2-Core 46.5
29% 41.7 Pts
4-Core 48.2
8-Core 48.3
6% 48.2 Pts
64-Core 51.6
3% 51.6 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.85 GHz, turbo 1.85 GHz (avg)
9.43% Terrible
Memory 17.5
1-Core 6.1
2-Core 7.2
8% 10.3 Pts
4-Core 9.2
8-Core 8.3
1% 8.75 Pts
64-Core 7.1
0% 7.1 Pts
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Xeon® Processor E5205 (6M Cache, 1.86 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Code NameWolfdale
Launch DateQ4'07
Processor NumberE5205
# of Cores2
Cache6 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography45 nm
VID Voltage Range0.950V-1.212V
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed1.86 GHz
Bus Speed1066 MHz FSB
Max TDP65 W
Expected DiscontinuanceQ4'2010
FSB ParityNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Demand Based SwitchingYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets SupportedLGA771
Processing Die Size107 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors410 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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