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Intel Xeon X3480

1156DDR34C / 8T95WLynnfield45nmEnd-of-life3.73 GHz Boost

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Total Cores4

Total Threads8

Base Clock3.07 GHz

Boost Clock3.73 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier133 MHz / 23.0xx

CodenameLynnfield

MicroarchitectureLynnfield

Process Node45nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size296.0 mm²

Transistors0.77 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentServer/Workstation

Launch DateMay 30, 2010

Launch Price$612.00

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1SSE4.2Intel 64HTTEISTVT-xVT-dEPTXD-BitTXTTBT 1.0

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About This Product

The Intel Xeon X3480 is an end-of-life server/workstation CPU from the Lynnfield microarchitecture, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads. With a base clock of 3.07 GHz and a boost of 3.73 GHz, it offers moderate multi-threaded performance suitable for basic server tasks or light workstation use. At its current price, newer generations of CPUs provide significantly better performance per dollar for both gaming and professional applications.

Best for: Legacy server replacement

Pros

8 threads for multi-tasking
Suitable for basic server roles
Integrated memory controller

Cons

Outdated architecture
High power consumption for performance
Poor value compared to modern CPUs

Verdict
“Not recommended for purchase; significantly better performance available at this price point.”

Performance Benchmarks

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PassMark

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PassMark

Overall

3,3355%

Single-Thread

3,48070%

PassMark rank: #2,901

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