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Intel Xeon 5050
771DDR22C / 4T95WDempsey65nmEnd-of-life
Full Specifications
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Total Cores2
Total Threads4
Base Clock3.00 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier166 MHz / 18.0xx
CodenameDempsey
MicroarchitectureDempsey
Process Node65nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size81.0 mm²
Transistors0.38 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentServer/Workstation
Launch DateMay 23, 2006
Launch Price$177.00
Instruction Sets
MMXSSESSE2SSE3HTTIntel 64XD bitVTEIST
About This Product
The Intel Xeon 5050 is a dual-core, quad-thread server/workstation CPU from the 5th Gen Xeon series, based on the Dempsey microarchitecture. Operating at 3 GHz with a 95W TDP, it was designed for entry-level server and workstation tasks. As an end-of-life product, its performance is significantly outdated compared to modern CPUs, making it unsuitable for demanding current applications.
Pros
- Dual-core, quad-thread processing
- Suitable for basic server functions
- Integrated graphics for display output
Cons
- Outdated performance for modern workloads
- High power consumption for its age
- End-of-life product with no support
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