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Intel Xeon L5506
1366DDR34C / 4T60WGainestown45nmEnd-of-life
Full Specifications
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Total Cores4
Total Threads4
Base Clock2.13 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier133 MHz / 16.0xx
CodenameGainestown
MicroarchitectureGainestown
Process Node45nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size263.0 mm²
Transistors0.73 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentServer/Workstation
Launch DateMar 30, 2009
Instruction Sets
MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.2Intel 64EISTXD-BitVT-xTXT
About This Product
The Intel Xeon L5506 is an entry-level server/workstation CPU from the Gainestown generation, featuring 4 cores and 4 threads with a base clock of 2.13 GHz. Its 60W TDP makes it suitable for power-efficient server applications where raw processing power is not the primary concern. Compared to contemporary Xeon E5500 series processors, the L5506 lacks Hyper-Threading and has a lower clock speed, resulting in significantly reduced multi-threaded performance. It is not suitable for modern gaming or demanding workstation tasks.
Pros
- Low 60W TDP for power efficiency
- Suitable for basic server roles
- Quad-core processing
Cons
- No Hyper-Threading
- Low clock speed for its era
- Obsolete for modern workloads
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