Intel Xeon 2.4
Intel processor specifications and benchmark scores
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IntelIntel Xeon 2.4 Specifications
Xeon 2.4 Core Configuration
Processing cores and threading
The Intel Xeon 2.4 features 1 physical cores and 1 threads, which directly impacts multi-threaded performance in CPU benchmarks. More cores allow the processor to handle parallel workloads efficiently, improving performance in video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking scenarios. Thread count determines how many simultaneous tasks the CPU can process, with higher thread counts benefiting productivity applications and content creation workflows.
2.4 Clock Speeds
Base and boost frequencies
Clock speed is a critical factor in Xeon 2.4 benchmark performance, measured in GHz. The base clock represents the guaranteed operating frequency, while the boost clock indicates maximum single-core performance under optimal conditions. Higher clock speeds translate to faster single-threaded performance, which is essential for gaming and applications that don't fully utilize multiple cores. The Xeon 2.4 by Intel can dynamically adjust its frequency based on workload and thermal headroom.
Intel's Xeon 2.4 Cache Hierarchy
L1, L2, L3 cache sizes
Cache memory is ultra-fast storage built directly into the 2.4 processor die. L1 cache provides the fastest access for frequently used data, while L2 and L3 caches offer progressively larger storage with slightly higher latency. Larger cache sizes significantly improve CPU benchmark scores by reducing memory access times. The Xeon 2.4's cache configuration is optimized for both gaming performance and productivity workloads, minimizing data fetch delays during intensive computations.
NetBurst Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The Intel Xeon 2.4 is built on Intel's 130 nm manufacturing process, which determines power efficiency and thermal characteristics. Smaller process nodes allow for more transistors in the same space, enabling higher performance per watt. The architecture defines how the processor handles instructions and manages data flow, directly impacting benchmark results across different workload types. Modern CPU architectures like the one in 2.4 incorporate advanced branch prediction and out-of-order execution for optimal performance.
NetBurst Instruction Set Features
Supported CPU instructions and extensions
The Xeon 2.4 by Intel supports various instruction set extensions that enable optimized performance for specific workloads. SIMD instructions like SSE and AVX accelerate multimedia, scientific computing, and AI workloads by processing multiple data points simultaneously. Features like AES-NI provide hardware-accelerated encryption, while AVX-512 (if supported) enables advanced vector processing for data centers and high-performance computing. These instruction sets are critical for software compatibility and performance in modern applications.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power specifications
The Intel Xeon 2.4 has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 89W, indicating the cooling solution required for sustained operation. TDP affects both system power consumption and the type of cooler needed. Lower TDP processors are ideal for compact builds and laptops, while higher TDP chips typically offer better sustained performance in demanding CPU benchmarks. Understanding power requirements helps ensure your system can deliver consistent performance without thermal throttling.
Intel Socket 604 Platform & Socket
Compatibility information
The Xeon 2.4 uses the Intel Socket 604 socket, which determines motherboard compatibility. Choosing the right platform is essential for building a system around this processor. The socket type also influences available features like PCIe lanes, memory support, and upgrade paths. When comparing CPU benchmarks, ensure you're looking at processors compatible with your existing or planned motherboard to make informed purchasing decisions.
Intel Socket 604 Memory Support
RAM compatibility and speeds
Memory support specifications for the 2.4 define which RAM types and speeds are compatible. Faster memory can significantly improve CPU benchmark performance, especially in memory-intensive applications and gaming. The memory controller integrated into the Xeon 2.4 determines maximum supported speeds and channels. Dual-channel or quad-channel memory configurations can double or quadruple memory bandwidth, providing noticeable performance gains in content creation and scientific workloads.
Product Information
Release and pricing details
The Intel Xeon 2.4 is manufactured by Intel and represents their commitment to delivering competitive CPU performance. Understanding the release date and pricing helps contextualize benchmark comparisons with other processors from the same generation. Launch pricing provides a baseline for evaluating value, though street prices often differ. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading, the Xeon 2.4 by Intel offers a specific balance of performance, features, and cost within Intel's product lineup.
About Intel Xeon 2.4
Intel Xeon 2.4 is a Socket 604 server/workstation processor built by Intel for the NetBurst Prestonia generation. The model name includes 2.4, while the recorded base clock is 2.39. It has 1 core and 1 thread, an 89W TDP, a 16 KB L1 cache, and a 512 KB L2 cache. The fact pack contains no benchmark results and no nearest-rival entries, so performance conclusions are limited to what the record can support.
Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior
The record lists 1 core and 1 thread, which means there is no thread-level parallelism on the processor itself. A single-threaded workload can occupy the lone logical processor; a multi-threaded workload would have to share that 1 processor, but the fact pack does not specify any multi-socket topology. Therefore, the dataset only describes a single logical execution stream.
The base clock is 2.39, and the boost clock field is null. There is no recorded higher-frequency operating point, so the 2.39 base clock is the only clock speed available for analysis. In a real workload, the 1-core/1-thread configuration matters most for serial tasks: the entire processor is dedicated to 1 instruction stream. Workloads that require simultaneous threads cannot be accelerated by additional cores or threads on this chip, because the chip has neither.
NetBurst is the architecture, Prestonia is the codename, and the generation is Xeon (Prestonia). The fact pack does not provide pipeline depth, execution-unit counts, or branch-prediction details, so single-thread behavior beyond clock speed and cache cannot be characterized further. The cache hierarchy is 16 KB L1 and 512 KB L2, with no L3 cache reported. For serial workloads that fit within that cache, the 2.39 base clock is the primary execution-rate signal. A workload whose data exceeds the 512 KB L2 would depend on a memory subsystem that the fact pack does not quantify.
Power and Thermals
The TDP is 89W. That is the only thermal power figure in the fact pack, so the cooling requirement is defined by that 89W value. No cooler size, cooling solution, case temperature, or thermal resistance data is recorded, which means the actual cooling tier cannot be identified beyond the TDP class.
The processor is manufactured on Intel's 130 nm process, with 55 million transistors on a 217 mm² die. These figures are relevant to thermal density, but the fact pack does not connect them to any specific thermal-management requirement. The market segment is Server/Workstation; the record does not specify mechanical or airflow solutions.
Because no boost clock is recorded, there is no thermal state for a higher-than-2.39 operating point. The 89W TDP is therefore the sole thermal anchor in this entry.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmarks array is empty. The average benchmark score is 0, and the percentile versus all CPUs is 50th. With no individual scores, the 0 average is not a measured performance result; it is simply a stored value with no supporting entries.
The nearestRivals field is also empty. No rival names, scores, or deltaPct values appear in the fact pack. Exact percentage comparisons cannot be derived from the record; any claim about being ahead of or behind a named competitor would require data that is not present.
The only relative position in the data is the 50th percentile versus all CPUs. Because the benchmark list is empty, this percentile cannot be verified against workload scores from the fact pack. The processor's performance profile, in benchmark terms, is therefore unspecified.
How It Compares
There are no named nearest rivals in the fact pack. The nearestRivals array is empty, so there is no rival to compare against and no deltaPct value to quote. The comparative position of the Intel Xeon 2.4 is undefined by this dataset.
Beyond the empty rival list, the only comparative signal is the 50th percentile versus all CPUs. That signal is a rank, not a percentage difference from a specific competitor. The record does not support a relative standing statement.
FAQ
Q: How many cores and threads are recorded?
A: 1 core and 1 thread.
Q: What is the recorded clock speed?
A: The base clock is 2.39; the boost clock field is null, so no boost clock is recorded.
Q: What socket does the processor use?
A: Intel Socket 604.
Q: What memory information is available?
A: The fact pack lists a dual-channel memory bus and ECC memory support. No memory type, memory-support list, or memory bandwidth is recorded.
Q: What cache is reported?
A: 16 KB L1 cache, 512 KB L2 cache, and no L3 cache.
Q: When was it released and is it still in production?
A: It was released on April 22, 2002, and its production status is end-of-life.
Platform and Compatibility
The compatibility anchor is Intel Socket 604. The architecture is NetBurst, the codename is Prestonia, and the generation is Xeon (Prestonia). The market segment is Server/Workstation, and the manufacturer is Intel.
Memory-side data in the fact pack is limited. A dual-channel memory bus is listed, ECC memory support is set to true, and no memory-support field or memory-bandwidth figure is recorded. The exact memory technology is not defined by this entry.
PCIe information is not present; the pcie field is null. The integrated graphics field is also null, so no integrated graphics are recorded. No part number, series, or memory bandwidth is supplied.
Upgrade-path data is minimal. The production status is end-of-life, the multiplier-unlocked field is false, and no forward-compatibility details are recorded. Socket 604 is the only platform anchor, but the fact pack does not document any additional platform details.
The physical package is described by a 130 nm Intel process, 55 million transistors, and a 217 mm² die. The cache is 16 KB L1, 512 KB L2, and no L3. These are the recorded build parameters for the Socket 604 part.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the Intel Xeon 2.4 are below.
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