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Intel Xeon W3690

1366DDR36C / 12T130WGulftown32nmEnd-of-life3.73 GHz Boost

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Full Specifications

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

Total Cores6

Total Threads12

Base Clock3.47 GHz

Boost Clock3.73 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier133 MHz / 26.0xx (Unlocked)

CodenameGulftown

MicroarchitectureGulftown

Process Node32nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size239.0 mm²

Transistors1.17 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentServer/Workstation

Launch DateFeb 14, 2011

Instruction Sets

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

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About This Product

The Intel Xeon W3690 is an end-of-life Gulftown-based server/workstation CPU with 6 cores and 12 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.47 GHz and a boost clock of 3.73 GHz. Its 130W TDP is high for its performance class. For $154.04, modern CPUs like the Intel i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offer significantly better single-core and multi-core performance, lower power consumption, and support for current platforms, making the W3690 a poor value for new builds.

Best for: Legacy workstation upgrade

Pros

6 cores, 12 threads for multi-tasking
Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
Suitable for legacy LGA1366 systems

Cons

High power consumption (130W TDP)
Outperformed by modern budget CPUs
End-of-life product, limited support

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

Performance Benchmarks

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PassMark

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PassMark

Overall

7,33511%

Single-Thread

3,69074%

PassMark rank: #1,917

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