Xeon E5335
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Xeon E5335

Intel

PassMark

1,549

2015-01-01
80 Watt
Clovertown (2006−2007)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Xeon E5335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,549 points. Launch price was $800.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E5335 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra31 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra36 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra37 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra25 FPS
Dota 2

Dota 2

1080p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Minecraft

Minecraft

1080p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

1080p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra33 FPS
Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

1080p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium39 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra26 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E5335 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5335 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) 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 8 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache, plus 4 MB (total) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,549, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationXeon E5335
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost2 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designClovertown (2006−2007)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient65 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores8 MB L2 Cache
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data4 MB (total)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor2x 143 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities582 million
64-bit SupportYes
Core Voltage Range1V-1.5V
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score1,549
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5335 fits into the LGA771 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard memory.

SpecificationXeon E5335
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA771
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers2
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E5335 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 80 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon E5335
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload80 Watt
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #2778 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon E5335
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#2778
Release DateLaunch date2015-01-01
Release Year2006
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

Typeserver
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$800
Release Date2015-01-01
Architecture CodenameClovertown (2006−2007)
Performance Ranking Position2778

Technical Specifications

13 specs

Cores4
Threads4
Die Size2x 143 mm2
L1 Cache64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache4 MB (total)
L3 Cache8 MB L2 Cache
Max Frequency2 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency2 GHz
Transistor Count582 million
Process Technology65 nm
Allowed Core Voltage1V-1.5V
Max Case Temperature (TCase)66 °C

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketLGA771
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.0
Power Consumption (TDP)80 Watt
Max Processors In Config2

Memory

1 spec

RAM TypesDDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard

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