Intel Xeon 7130M
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IntelIntel Xeon 7130M Specifications
Xeon 7130M Core Configuration
Processing cores and threading
The Intel Xeon 7130M features 2 physical cores and 4 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.
7130M Clock Speeds
Base and boost frequencies
Clock speed is a critical factor in Xeon 7130M 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 7130M by Intel can dynamically adjust its frequency based on workload and thermal headroom.
Intel's Xeon 7130M Cache Hierarchy
L1, L2, L3 cache sizes
Cache memory is ultra-fast storage built directly into the 7130M 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 7130M'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 7130M is built on Intel's 65 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 7130M incorporate advanced branch prediction and out-of-order execution for optimal performance.
NetBurst Instruction Set Features
Supported CPU instructions and extensions
The Xeon 7130M 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 7130M has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 150W, 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 7130M 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 7130M 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 7130M 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 7130M 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 7130M by Intel offers a specific balance of performance, features, and cost within Intel's product lineup.
About Intel Xeon 7130M
Intel Xeon 7130M is a NetBurst-generation Tulsa Xeon aimed at the Server/Workstation market segment, released on 2006-08-26 and now listed as end-of-life. Its launch MSRP is $1391. The entry records 2 cores, 4 threads, a 3.20 GHz base clock, no boost clock, 1 MB L2 cache, 8 MB L3 cache, 150 W TDP, ECC DDR2 memory support, and Intel Socket 604. The benchmark array is empty and no nearest rivals are listed, so the analysis below relies on the specification data and the one placement metric available: a percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs in the database.
Benchmark Performance
The data contains no scored benchmark results for this processor. The benchmarks array is empty, and avgBenchmarkScore is 0, so there is no measured performance total to cite. The nearestRivals list is also empty, which means there are no rival names, no scores, and no deltaPct values from which exact percentage differences could be derived.
The only positional figure is percentileVsAllCpus, which is 50. That places the Xeon 7130M at the median of the tracked CPU population. This is a coarse rank, not a performance score, and it cannot be used to quantify single-thread or multi-thread speed against specific competitors.
What can be interpreted from the specification block is the performance shape. The processor has 2 physical cores and 4 threads, so parallel scaling is limited to 4 logical processors. The base clock is 3.20 GHz, and no boost clock is recorded, meaning there is no frequency headroom data in the entry. The cache resources are 1 MB L2 and 8 MB L3. Without benchmark scores, these details describe a processor designed for predictable server-class execution rather than for a top ranking in generic CPU benchmarks.
Who Should Consider It
The intended environment is clear from the market segment field: Server/Workstation. This is not a desktop client part. It supports ECC memory and uses DDR2, which are typical server-class requirements, and it is built for Intel Socket 604 platforms.
Workloads that fit this processor are those that can operate within 4 threads and tolerate a fixed 3.20 GHz base clock. The absence of a boost clock means frequency behavior is steady rather than burst-oriented, which can be useful for sustained compute roles in older server deployments.
For office-style productivity, the data shows a modest 2-core/4-thread layout and no integrated graphics. The entry does not provide benchmark evidence for high-throughput office workflows. For creation workloads, there are no scores to support a recommendation; the server/workstation segment and ECC DDR2 support point toward traditional compute or storage environments rather than interactive client creation work.
Gaming is not supported by the available data. No integrated graphics is listed, and the thread count is capped at 4. The practical consideration is for administrators maintaining Socket 604 server or workstation systems that require ECC DDR2 memory and need a Tulsa-generation Xeon with 8 MB L3 cache.
Power and Thermals
The TDP is listed as 150 W, placing this processor in a thermal class that requires a cooling solution rated for that envelope. The physical background is provided by the 65 nm process node, 1,328 million transistors, and 435 mm² die size.
Because no boost clock is recorded, the thermal behavior is tied to the fixed 3.20 GHz base clock rather than a variable turbo-style profile. In a server/workstation chassis, this implies a heatsink-and-fan arrangement suited to a 150 W class socket, with airflow designed for continuous duty.
The cooling tier implied by the data is server-grade rather than low-power embedded. The production status of end-of-life also means no further thermal validation updates are expected from the manufacturer in this database entry.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals field is empty, so this entry has no listed rival products to compare against. There are no deltaPct values, no rival scores, and no benchmark entries to place side by side with other CPUs.
The only comparative metric available is percentileVsAllCpus = 50, which places the Xeon 7130M at the median position in the database's CPU ranking. Because no rival names are provided, a paragraph-by-paragraph comparison is impossible.
What can be stated is the processor's own profile: 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.20 GHz base clock, no boost, 1 MB L2, 8 MB L3, 150 W TDP, Intel Socket 604, ECC DDR2, and end-of-life production status. This set of facts is the available baseline for anyone checking whether a Socket 604 platform can accept the part.
Platform and Compatibility
The processor uses Intel Socket 604. Memory support is DDR2, and ECC memory support is set to true. The data does not list memory bus width, memory bandwidth, PCIe details, or integrated graphics, so those compatibility points cannot be confirmed from this entry.
The market segment is Server/Workstation, and the production status is end-of-life. The release date is 2006-08-26. The multiplier is not unlocked, meaning the entry does not provide an unlocked multiplier path for frequency adjustment.
Upgrade decisions are therefore constrained by socket and production status. Any processor replacement in an existing system would need to use Intel Socket 604 and match the platform's DDR2 memory support. Because the database records no PCIe information, expansion card compatibility is outside the scope of this entry.
FAQ
Q: What socket does the Intel Xeon 7130M use?
A: Intel Socket 604.
Q: Does it support ECC memory?
A: Yes, ECC memory support is listed as true.
Q: What type of memory does it use?
A: DDR2.
Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?
A: No, the multiplierUnlocked field is false.
Q: When was this processor released?
A: 2006-08-26.
Q: Is it still in production?
A: No, production status is end-of-life.
Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior
Single-thread behavior is defined by the 3.20 GHz base clock, and no boost clock is recorded. That means the entry offers no frequency headroom above the base rate, so a single-thread workload would depend on that fixed clock and the available cache levels: 1 MB L2 and 8 MB L3.
Multi-thread behavior comes from 2 cores and 4 threads. Because the thread count is double the core count, the entry implies simultaneous multithreading of some kind, allowing up to 4 logical processors for workloads that can use them. The 8 MB L3 cache is the largest cache figure in the data and is the resource most relevant to multi-thread workloads that share data.
However, the benchmark array is empty, so there is no measured single-thread score or multi-thread score to separate. The percentile rank of 50 is an aggregate placement, not a per-mode result. In real workloads, the specification shape suggests a fixed-frequency dual-core, quad-thread server part with ECC DDR2 support, rather than a high-frequency single-thread specialist or a high-core-count multi-thread processor.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the Intel Xeon 7130M are below.
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