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Intel Xeon L5420
771DDR2/DDR34C / 4T50WHarpertown45nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores4
Total Threads4
Base Clock2.50 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier333 MHz / 7.5xx
CodenameHarpertown
MicroarchitectureHarpertown
Process Node45nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size107.0 mm²
Transistors0.82 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentServer/Workstation
Launch DateMar 25, 2008
Launch Price$380.00
Instruction Sets
MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1Intel 64EISTXD-BitVT-xTXT
About This Product
The Intel Xeon L5420 is a quad-core server/workstation CPU from the Harpertown microarchitecture, designed for Socket 771 platforms. With a 2.5 GHz base clock and 50W TDP, it offers moderate multi-core performance suitable for basic server tasks or entry-level workstations. Its integrated graphics are minimal, and it is an end-of-life product, making it a budget option for legacy systems rather than a competitive modern solution.
Pros
- Low power consumption (50W TDP)
- Quad-core processing for basic multitasking
- Affordable for legacy system upgrades
- Suitable for basic server applications
Cons
- Outdated architecture, poor single-core performance
- Limited integrated graphics capability
