How about Intel X5570: Performance Analysis and Market Current Situation
Recently, with the refurbishment of old server hardware and the active second-hand market, the Intel Xeon X5570 processor has once again become a hot topic. This quad-core processor, released in 2009, was once the choice of high-end servers. Now it attracts some users with limited budgets at low prices in the second-hand market. This article will combine the hot discussions on the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze the current status of the X5570 in terms of performance, power consumption, applicable scenarios, etc., and attach structured data for reference.
1. Intel X5570 basic parameters

| parameters | numerical value | 
|---|---|
| Number of cores/threads | 4 cores 8 threads | 
| fundamental frequency | 2.93GHz | 
| Turbo frequency | 3.33GHz | 
| Process technology | 45nm | 
| TDP power consumption | 95W | 
| L3 cache | 8MB | 
| memory support | DDR3-1066/1333 | 
| Slot type | LGA 1366 | 
2. Performance and comparison
According to recent user test data, the X5570 scores approximately3800 points, close to contemporary low-end processors (such as Intel Pentium G5400), but with slightly better multi-threaded performance. The following is a comparison between the X5570 and two mainstream processors:
| Processor | core/thread | PassMark score | TDP power consumption | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Xeon X5570 | 4 cores 8 threads | 3800 | 95W | 
| Pentium G5400 | 2 cores 4 threads | 3500 | 58W | 
| Ryzen 3 1200 | 4 cores 4 threads | 5600 | 65W | 
3. Applicable scenario analysis
According to the hot topics of discussion in the past 10 days, the main usage scenarios of X5570 focus on the following aspects:
(1) Low-cost server construction:Since second-hand prices are as low as50-80 yuan/piece, it can be used with X58 motherboard to build a multi-channel system, suitable for lightweight virtualization or storage servers.
(2) Upgrading of old equipment:Some users use it to upgrade workstations from 2009 to 2012, making them compatible with Windows 10/11 systems.
(3) DIY enthusiast test:The overclocking potential is great (some users have reported overclocking to 4.2GHz), but attention must be paid to heat dissipation and power consumption.
4. Market status and price trends
| platform | Price range (RMB) | Remarks | 
|---|---|---|
| Xianyu | 50-120 yuan | The motherboard package is about 300-500 yuan | 
| eBay | USD 15-30 | Shipping costs and duties need to be considered | 
| Taobao | 60-150 yuan | The merchant provides a 1-year warranty | 
5. Summary of user reviews
According to recent feedback from forums and e-commerce platforms, the advantages and disadvantages of the X5570 are as follows:
Advantages:
- Multi-threading performance is acceptable and cost-effective
-Supports ECC memory, suitable for server environment
- Overclocking potential is better than consumer-grade CPUs of the same period
Disadvantages:
- High power consumption, long-term electricity costs need to be considered
- Only supports PCIe 2.0, affecting the performance of modern graphics cards
- Lack of AVX instruction set, some new software cannot run
Summary:The Intel X5570 can still be used as a transitional option for limited budgets in 2023, but it needs to weigh performance, power consumption and scalability limitations. For ordinary home scenarios, it is recommended to give priority to the new generation of low-power consumption platforms.
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