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Overview

The Xeon E5205 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,325 points. Launch price was $800.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E5205 is positioned at rank #952 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 E5205

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

31346%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5918%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5258%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4062%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

96%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

95%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

93%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

91%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

91%

#952

Xeon E5205

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

100%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

98%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

96%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

95%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

92%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

91%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E5205 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E5205 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5205 is a multi-core processor, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It carries 6 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,325, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon E5205
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.86 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	45 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	6 MB L2 Cache
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	66 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
Core Voltage Range	0.95V-1.212V
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,325

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5205 fits into the LGA771 socket and supports PCIe 2.0.

Specification	Xeon E5205
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA771
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E5205 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 E5205
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	65 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	66 °C

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #952 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #3159 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon E5205
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#952
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3159
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2007
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel