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Overview

The Xeon 5130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $16.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5130

#84

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

111%

#85

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

111%

#86

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

110%

#87

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

108%

#88

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

107%

#89

Xeon W-2145

MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145

106%

#90

Xeon E7450

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

106%

#91

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

106%

#92

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

105%

#93

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

105%

#94

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

104%

#95

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

103%

#96

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

103%

#97

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

102%

#98

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

101%

#99

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

100%

#100

Xeon E5405

MSRP: $209|Avg: $15

99%

#101

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

99%

#102

Xeon E5-2620 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $54

99%

#103

Xeon X5672

MSRP: $300|Avg: $44

97%

#104

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

97%

#105

Xeon D-2766NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $212

96%

#106

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

96%

#107

Xeon E5-1603 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $40

95%

#108

Xeon W5590

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

95%

#109

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

93%

#110

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

92%

#111

Xeon E7330

MSRP: $64|Avg: $60

92%

#112

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

92%

#113

Xeon E5-2407

MSRP: $250|Avg: $25

91%

#114

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon 5130 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon 5130 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 5130 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture, manufactured on a 65 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2 GHz from a base frequency of 2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 4 MB of L2 cache and 0 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,175, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon 5130
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Woodcrest (2006)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	65 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	4 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	0 kB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	65 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
Core Voltage Range	B2=1V-1.5V
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,175

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 5130 fits into the LGA771 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR2 memory.

Specification	Xeon 5130
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA771
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR2
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon 5130 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon 5130
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	65 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	65 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $316), the Xeon 5130 delivers 118 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3181 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon 5130
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$316
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$10
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$16
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3181
Release DateLaunch date	Junho 2006 (19 years ago)
Release Year	2006
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

6 specs

Type	server
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$16
Release Date	Junho 2006 (19 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Woodcrest (2006)
Performance Ranking Position	3181

Technical Specifications

12 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
L1 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	4 MB
L3 Cache	0 kB
Max Frequency	2 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	2 GHz
Process Technology	65 nm
Allowed Core Voltage	B2=1V-1.5V
Max Core Temperature	65 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-