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Processor Models And Pricing

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ModelClock SpeedPriceTDP
Xeon 51101.6 GHz - FSB1066$ 20965 W
Xeon 51201.86 GHz - FSB1066$ 25665 W
Xeon 51302 GHz - FSB1333$ 31665 W
Xeon 51402.33 GHz - FSB1333$ 45565 W
Xeon 51482.33 GHz - FSB1333$ 51940 W (!)
Xeon 51502.66 GHz - FSB1333$ 69065 W
Xeon 51603.0 GHz - FSB1333$ 85180 W

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Test Setup

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System Hardware
Processor(s)2x Intel Xeon Processor (Woodcrest core)3.0 GHz, FSB1333, 4 MB L2 Cache
PlatformIntel S5000 (LGA 771)Intel Blackford MCH Chipset, BIOS 04/04/2006
RAMMicron MT18HTF12872FDY (DDR2-533 FB)4x 1 GB, CL4-4-4-12 Timings
System Hard DriveHitachi T7K250164 GB, 7,200 rpm, 8 MB Cache, SerialATA/300
Mass Storage Controller(s)Intel ESB-2 I/O bridge
Graphics CardOn-Board GraphicsATI ES1000, 8 MB
System Benchmarks
PerformanceSiSoft Sandra 2007 1098
System Software & Drivers
OSMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, Service Pack 1
Platform DriverIntel Chipset Installation Utility 7.3.1.1013
Graphics DriverDefault Windows Graphics Driver
Patrick Schmid
Editor-in-Chief (2005-2006)

Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.