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Intel Xeon X5698
1366DDR32C / 4T130WWestmere-EP32nmEnd-of-life
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Total Cores2
Total Threads4
Base Clock4.40 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier133 MHz / 33.0xx
CodenameWestmere-EP
MicroarchitectureWestmere-EP
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-NI6.4GT/s QPI
About This Product
The Intel Xeon X5698 is a dual-core server/workstation CPU from the Westmere-EP generation, featuring a high base clock of 4.4 GHz. Designed for Socket 1366, it offers 4 threads and a 130W TDP. Its end-of-life status and older architecture mean it is not suitable for modern high-performance computing or gaming, but could be used for very specific legacy server applications where high single-thread clock speed is prioritized over core count.
Pros
- High single-core clock speed (4.4 GHz)
- Suitable for legacy server platforms
- Low cost on secondary markets
Cons
- Only two physical cores
- Outdated architecture (Westmere-EP)
- High power consumption for performance
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