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Intel Xeon X5472
771DDR2/DDR34C / 4T120WHarpertown45nmEnd-of-life
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Total Cores4
Total Threads4
Base Clock3.00 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier400 MHz / 7.5xx
CodenameHarpertown
MicroarchitectureHarpertown
Process Node45nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size107.0 mm²
Transistors0.82 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentServer/Workstation
Launch DateNov 11, 2007
Launch Price$958.00
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MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1Intel 64EISTXD-BitVT-xTXT
About This Product
The Intel Xeon X5472 is an end-of-life server/workstation CPU from the Harpertown microarchitecture. Featuring 4 cores and 4 threads at a 3 GHz base clock, it was designed for demanding server applications. While it includes integrated graphics, its performance is significantly outdated compared to modern CPUs, making it unsuitable for current gaming or intensive workstation tasks. It offers limited value for new builds given its age and power consumption.
Pros
- Quad-core processing for legacy server tasks
- High base clock for its era
- Integrated graphics for basic display
Cons
- End-of-life, outdated performance
- High 120W TDP
- Limited upgrade path (Socket 771)
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