Intel Xeon W3565 Review — PCGameBenchmark
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The processor, also known as the CPU, is the most important component on any gaming PC motherboard. It works alongside the graphics card to power your PC games. This Intel CPU has 4 cores, 8 threads and runs at a clock speed of 3.2 GHz.
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Games that this CPU can run include GTA V, League of Legends and Overwatch.
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Intel Xeon W3565
PCGameBenchmark Rating: 51%
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Intel Xeon W3565 Specs
CPU |
Intel Xeon W3565 |
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Weight |
0.15 lb (68.04 g) |
Dimensions (L x W x H) |
15.24 cm x 15.24 cm x 7.62 cm 6 in x 6 in x 3 in |
Brand |
Intel |
Model Number |
SLBEV |
Cores |
4 Cores |
Threads |
8 Threads |
Clock Speed (Frequency) |
3. 2 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W3565 PC Gaming Performance
This processor will run 511 of the top PC games. Use PCGameBenchmark’s Rate My PC service to test your current set up and set how it compares.
Can It Run GTA 5?
This Intel processor doesn’t meet the recommended system requirements for GTA 5 but it can play the game with lowered settings.
Can It Run Fortnite?
This Intel processor doesn’t meet the recommended system requirements for Fortnite but it can play the game with lowered settings.
Can It Run Apex Legends?
This Intel processor doesn’t meet the recommended system requirements for Apex Legends but it can play the game with lowered settings.
Intel Xeon W3565 Features
- 4 Cores, 8 Cores in Hyperthreading mode
- 3.2 Ghz
- 4.8 GT/s
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Xeon W3565 [in 3 benchmarks]
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Xeon W3565
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Summary
Intel started Intel Xeon W3565 sales on November 2009 at a recommended price of $70.
This is a Bloomfield architecture desktop processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, and is based on 45 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 3460 MHz and a locked multiplier.
Compatibility-wise, this is FCLGA1366 processor with a TDP of 130 Watt. It supports DDR3 memory.
It provides poor benchmark performance at
2.69%
of a leader’s which is AMD EPYC 9654.
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General info
Xeon W3565 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.
| Place in performance rating | 1501 | |
| Value for money | 5.66 | |
| Market segment | Server | |
| Architecture codename | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | |
| Release date | November 2009 (13 years old) | |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $70 | of 305 (Core i7-870) |
| Current price | $39 (0. 6x MSRP) |
of 25332 (Xeon Platinum 8276L) |
Value for money
Performance per price, higher is better.
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Technical specs
Basic microprocessor parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters can generally indicate CPU performance, but to be more precise you have to review its test results.
| Physical cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | |
| Threads | 8 | |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | of 4.7 (FX-9590) |
| Boost clock speed | 3.46 GHz | of 6 (Core i9-13900KS) |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | of 7475. 2 (Apple M2 Pro 10-Core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | of 36864 (Apple M2 Max) |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | of 768 (EPYC 7373X) |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | of 4 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
| Die size | 263 mm2 | |
| Number of transistors | 731 million | of 9900000 (Ryzen 5 7645HX) |
| 64 bit support | + | |
| Windows 11 compatibility | — | |
| Unlocked multiplier | — |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon W3565 compatibility with other computer components and devices: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one.
Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | of 8 (Opteron 842) |
| Socket | FCLGA1366 | |
| Thermal design power (TDP) | 130 Watt | of 400 (Xeon Platinum 9282) |
Technologies and extensions
Technological capabilities and additional instructions supported by Xeon W3565. You’ll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2 | |
| AES-NI | — | |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | |
| Turbo Boost Technology | 1. 0 |
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| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | |
| Idle States | + | |
| Thermal Monitoring | — | |
| Demand Based Switching | + | |
| PAE | 36 Bit |
Security technologies
Processor technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | |
| EDB | + |
Virtualization technologies
Supported virtual machine optimization technologies. Some are specific to Intel only, some to AMD.
| VT-x | + | |
| EPT | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel number of RAM supported by Xeon W3565’s memory controller.
Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequency may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | of 5600 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
| Maximum memory size | 24 GB | of 786 (Xeon E5-2670 v3) |
| Max memory channels | 3 | of 12 (Xeon Platinum 9221) |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | of 281.6 (Xeon Platinum 9221) |
| ECC memory support | + |
Benchmark performance
Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of Xeon W3565. Overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Overall score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Xeon W3565
2.69
- Passmark
- GeekBench 5 Single-Core
- GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 67%
Xeon W3565
3344
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 37%
Xeon W3565
545
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance.
This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 37%
Xeon W3565
2123
Mining hashrates
Cryptocurrency mining performance of Xeon W3565. Usually measured in megahashes per second.
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 4.9 Mh/s |
Relative perfomance
Overall Xeon W3565 performance compared to nearest competitors among server CPUs.
Intel Xeon E5-1603
103.35
Intel Xeon W5580
101.49
Intel Xeon E5-4603
101.49
Intel Xeon W3565
100
Intel Xeon D-1520
99.63
Intel Xeon L5609
98.
88
Intel Xeon X3480
97.4
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Recommended GPUs
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GeForce GTX
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Radeon RX
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6.6%
GeForce GT
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5.5%
GeForce GTX
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3.9%
Quadro FX
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3.9%
Quadro
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3.3%
GeForce GTX
1060 3 GB
3.3%
Quadro
K2000
3.
3%
GeForce GTX
1050
2.8%
Radeon HD
7970
2.8%
These are the fastest graphics cards for Xeon W3565 in our user configuration statistics.
There is a total of 181 configurations based on Xeon W3565 in our database.
GeForce RTX
3060
0.6% (1/181)
Radeon Pro
W6600
0.6% (1/181)
GeForce GTX
1070 Ti
0.6% (1/181)
Radeon RX
Vega 64
0.
6% (1/181)
GeForce RTX
2060
0.6% (1/181)
GeForce GTX
1660 Ti
1.7% (3/181)
GeForce GTX
1660 Super
0.6% (1/181)
GeForce RTX
3050 8 GB
0.6% (1/181)
GeForce GTX
1660
0.6% (1/181)
GeForce GTX
1060 6 GB
3.9% (7/181)
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Intel Xeon W3565 processor review: features, benchmarks
The Xeon W3565 processor was released by Intel, release date: November 2009. At the time of release, the processor cost $70. The processor is designed for server computers and is built on the Bloomfield architecture.
Processor locked for overclocking. The total number of cores is 4, threads — 8. The maximum clock frequency of the processor is 3.46 GHz. Technological process — 45 nm. Cache size: L1 — 64 KB (per core), L2 — 256 KB (per core), L3 — 8192 KB (shared).
Supported memory type: DDR3 800/1066. Maximum supported memory size: 24 GB.
Supported socket type: FCLGA1366. The maximum number of processors in the configuration is 1. Power consumption (TDP): 130 Watt.
Benchmarks
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Bitcoin Mining |
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237 Frames/s 
841 mHash/s | Name | Meaning |
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| PassMark — Single thread mark | 1491 |
| PassMark — CPU mark | 3344 |
| Geekbench 4 — Single Core | 522 |
| Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core | 2070 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Face Detection | 1.052 mPixels/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation | 52.603 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex | 0. 342 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Video Composition | 1.732 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining | 4.841 mHash/s |
Features
| Architecture name | Bloomfield |
| Issue date | November 2009 |
| Price at first issue date | $70 |
| Place in the ranking | 2322 |
| Price now | $69.95 |
| Processor Number | W3565 |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Xeon® Processors |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Price/performance ratio (0-100) | 25. 02 |
| Applicability | Server |
| Support 64 bit | |
| Base frequency | 3.20 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 4.8 GT/s QPI |
| Crystal area | 263 mm2 |
| Level 1 cache | 64 KB (per core) |
| Level 2 cache | 256 KB (per core) |
| Level 3 cache | 8192 KB (shared) |
| Process | 45nm |
| Maximum frequency | 3. 46 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 |
| Number of QPI Links | 1 |
| Number of threads | 8 |
| Number of transistors | 731 million |
| Permissible core voltage | 0.800V-1.225V |
| ECC support | |
| Maximum number of memory channels | 3 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25. 6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 24GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 800/1066 |
| Low Halogen Options Available | |
| Maximum number of processors in configuration | 1 |
| Package Size | 42.5mm x 45.0mm |
| Supported sockets | FCLGA1366 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt |
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | |
| Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) | |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology | |
| Idle States | |
| Extended instructions | Intel® SSE4. 2 |
| Intel 64 | |
| Intel® AES New Instructions | |
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology | |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | |
| Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 36-bit |
| Thermal Monitoring | |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | |
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | |
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Description
Intel started Intel Xeon W3565 sales in November 2009 with a suggested retail price of $70.
This is a Bloomfield architecture desktop processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 4 cores and 8 threads and is manufactured using 45 nm process technology, the maximum frequency is 3460 MHz, the multiplier is locked.
In terms of compatibility, this is an FCLGA1366 socket processor with a TDP of 130W. It supports DDR3 memory.
It provides poor benchmark performance at
2.69%
from the leader, which is AMD EPYC 9654.
EPYC
9654
Compare
General information
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Features
Xeon W3565 quantitative parameters such as number of cores and threads, clock speeds, manufacturing process, cache size and multiplier lock state.
They indirectly speak about the performance of the processor, but for an accurate assessment, you need to consider the results of the tests.
Compatible
Information on Xeon W3565 compatibility with other computer components. Useful, for example, when choosing the configuration of a future computer or to upgrade an existing one.
Please note that the power consumption of some processors can significantly exceed their nominal TDP even without overclocking. Some may even double their claims if the motherboard allows you to adjust the power settings of the processor.
| TXT | + | EDB | + |
| VT-X | + | |
| + |
| RAM types | ||
| ECC support | + |
Benchmark tests
These are the results of Xeon W3565 performance tests in non-gaming benchmarks. The overall score is set from 0 to 100, where 100 corresponds to the fastest processor at the moment.
Overall benchmark performance
This is our overall performance rating. We regularly improve our algorithms, but if you find any inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in the comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Xeon W3565
2.69
- Passmark
- GeekBench 5 Single Core
- GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widely used benchmark that consists of 8 different tests, including integer and floating point calculations, extended instruction tests, compression, encryption, and game physics calculations. Also includes a separate single-threaded test.
Benchmark coverage: 67%
Xeon W3565
3344
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application designed as CPU benchmarks that independently recreate certain real world tasks that can accurately measure performance. This version uses only one processor core.
Benchmark coverage: 37%
Xeon W3565
545
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application designed as CPU benchmarks that independently recreate certain real world tasks that can accurately measure performance.
This version uses all available processor cores.
Benchmark coverage: 37%
Xeon W3565
2123
Mining hashrates
Xeon W3565 performance in cryptocurrency mining. Usually the result is measured in mhash / s — the number of millions of solutions generated by the video card in one second.
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 4.9 Mh/s |
Relative capacity
Overall Xeon W3565 performance compared to its nearest competitor in server processors.
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103.35
Intel Xeon W5580
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Intel Xeon E5-4603
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100
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99.63
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98.88
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97.
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According to statistics, these video cards are most often used with Xeon W3565:
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8.3%
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6.6%
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5.5%
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3.9%
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3.9%
Quadro
2000
3.3%
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3.3%
Quadro
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3.3%
GeForce GTX
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2.
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Radeon HD
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2.8%
Here are the most powerful video cards used with Xeon W3565 according to user statistics:
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3060
0.6% (1/181)
Radeon Pro
W6600
0.6% (1/181)
GeForce GTX
1070 Ti
0.6% (1/181)
Radeon RX
Vega 64
0.6% (1/181)
GeForce RTX
2060
0.6% (1/181)
GeForce GTX
1660 Ti
1.7% (3/181)
GeForce GTX
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0.