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Intel Xeon E5502
1366DDR32C / 2T80WGainestown45nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores2
Total Threads2
Base Clock1.87 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier133 MHz / 14.0xx
CodenameGainestown
MicroarchitectureGainestown
Process Node45nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size263.0 mm²
Transistors0.73 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentServer/Workstation
Launch DateMar 30, 2009
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MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.2Intel 64EISTXD-BitVT-xTXT
About This Product
The Intel Xeon E5502 is a dual-core, dual-thread server/workstation CPU from the Gainestown microarchitecture, operating at 1.87 GHz. With no integrated graphics, it is designed for basic server tasks or entry-level workstations where multi-threading is not critical. At its price point, it offers very limited performance compared to modern CPUs, suitable only for legacy systems or extremely light server loads.
Pros
- Extremely low cost for server CPU
- Suitable for basic server functions
- Low power consumption (80W TDP)
Cons
- Very low core/thread count
- Poor single-thread performance
- No integrated graphics
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