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Intel Xeon W3680

1366DDR36C / 12T130WGulftown32nmEnd-of-life3.60 GHz Boost

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Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores6

Total Threads12

Base Clock3.33 GHz

Boost Clock3.60 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier133 MHz / 25.0xx (Unlocked)

CodenameGulftown

MicroarchitectureGulftown

Process Node32nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size239.0 mm²

Transistors1.17 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentServer/Workstation

Launch DateMar 16, 2010

Launch Price$594.00

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.2Intel 64HTTEISTXD-BitVT-xTXTAES-NI

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About This Product

The Intel Xeon W3680 is an end-of-life Gulftown architecture CPU designed for server and workstation use. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers moderate multi-threaded performance suitable for older professional applications. At $128.08, it is significantly outperformed by modern CPUs in its price range for both single and multi-threaded tasks, making it a poor value for new builds.

Best for: Legacy Workstations

Pros

6 cores, 12 threads
Unlocked multiplier
Suitable for legacy workstation tasks

Cons

End-of-life product
Poor performance per dollar
High power consumption (130W TDP)

Verdict
“Not recommended for new builds; only for upgrading existing LGA1366 systems for specific legacy workloads.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

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PassMark

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

7,03111%

Single-Thread

3,68074%

PassMark rank: #1,972

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2x8GBDDR3-2400

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