Average Bench: 47.6% (860th of 1442)

Based on 293 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF0001067A Model: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU X3330 @ 2.66GHz
Poor: 40%Average: 47.6% Great: 55%
Gaming
Gaming 48%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

Below average average bench

The Intel Xeon X3330 averaged 52.3% 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 70.6Pts
Avg. Quad Core Speed 145Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Xeon X3330 is just 15.3%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Xeon X3330 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 150Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 148Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 293 samples)
Min Avg Max
57.4 Memory 70.6 79.6
29.8 1-Core 38.5 48.4
59.5 2-Core 76.6 94.2
41% 61.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
101 4-Core 145 184
112 8-Core 148 188
19.5% 146 Pts
Min Avg Max
115 64-Core 150 193
9.3% 150 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Memory 63.1
1-Core 51.6
2-Core 95.3
44% 70 Pts
4-Core 197
8-Core 207
27% 202 Pts
64-Core 203
13% 203 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 72.9
1-Core 41.9
2-Core 82.9
43% 65.9 Pts
4-Core 129
8-Core 143
18% 136 Pts
64-Core 143
9% 143 Pts
XU1 PROCESSOR, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
Memory 64.9
1-Core 41.6
2-Core 81.8
40% 62.8 Pts
4-Core 147
8-Core 151
20% 149 Pts
64-Core 150
9% 150 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 60.8
1-Core 41
2-Core 82.7
39% 61.5 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 167
22% 168 Pts
64-Core 164
10% 164 Pts
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 66.6
1-Core 41.8
2-Core 83.2
41% 63.9 Pts
4-Core 130
8-Core 137
18% 134 Pts
64-Core 137
8% 137 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 62.8
1-Core 39.7
2-Core 78.2
39% 60.2 Pts
4-Core 132
8-Core 142
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 149
9% 149 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,716,520 CPUs tested

Typical Xeon X3330 Builds (Compare 938 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus P5G41T-M LX - $260

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $288

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Xeon® Processor X3330 (6M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Code NameYorkfield
Launch DateQ3'08
Processor NumberX3330
# of Cores4
Cache6 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography45 nm
VID Voltage Range0.8500V-13625V
Recommended Price$202.00
Clock Speed2.66 GHz
Bus Speed1333 MHz FSB
Max TDP95 W
FSB ParityNo

Advanced Technologies

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

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets SupportedLGA775
Processing Die Size164 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors456 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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