Intel Xeon 7150N

The Intel Xeon 7150N is a legacy server processor built on the NetBurst architecture under the Tulsa codename, featuring 2 physical cores and 4 threads via Hyper-Threading, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz. Released on 2006-08-26, this end-of-life part occupies the 50th percentile in the database's all-CPU ranking, though its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, indicating no active benchmark samples. The processor is manufactured on Intel's 65 nm process with 1,328 million transistors on a 435 mm² die, and it carries the part number SL9YR.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for the Xeon 7150N presents a unique situation: the average benchmark score is exactly 0, and the nearestRivals array is empty, meaning no direct comparative scores or delta percentages are available from the database. The 50th percentile placement, however, offers a positional reference — this processor sits exactly at the median of all CPUs tracked, neither a standout performer nor a laggard in the overall distribution.

Given the absence of rival scores, the performance profile must be inferred from its architectural parameters. The 2-core, 4-thread configuration at a 3.50 GHz base clock indicates a design optimized for single-threaded throughput and moderate multi-threading. The L2 cache is 1 MB, while the L3 cache is a substantial 16 MB — a figure that was notably large for its era and suggests the processor was engineered to handle workloads with significant data locality, such as database transactions or virtualization workloads common in server environments. The 16 MB L3 cache, combined with the 3.50 GHz clock, would have provided strong performance for cache-resident workloads, though the dual-core limit caps scaling in heavily threaded applications.

The 50th percentile ranking across all CPUs, when paired with a zero benchmark score, implies that the database lacks sufficient test data to generate a meaningful performance figure. In practice, the Xeon 7150N's performance class is defined by its core count and clock speed rather than by any measured benchmark result. For a server part from the NetBurst generation, the 16 MB L3 cache is the most distinguishing performance feature, as it would have significantly reduced memory latency for working sets that fit within that capacity.

Platform and Compatibility

The Xeon 7150N uses the Intel Socket 604 interface, a platform designed for dual-processor and multi-processor server configurations. Socket 604 is a legacy socket that supports the NetBurst-based Xeon line, and the 7150N is fully compatible with motherboards built for this socket generation. Memory support is limited to DDR2, with ECC memory capability confirmed as true — a critical feature for server reliability, as ECC allows detection and correction of memory errors that could otherwise corrupt data in long-running workloads.

The platform does not list PCIe support in the fact pack, meaning the expansion interface is unspecified in the available data. The processor's architecture is NetBurst, with the codename Tulsa, and it belongs to the Xeon (Tulsa) generation. The 65 nm process node and Intel as the foundry are confirmed, along with the transistor count of 1,328 million and die size of 435 mm².

The upgrade path for this platform is effectively closed, as the production status is end-of-life. Socket 604 motherboards are no longer manufactured, and the Xeon 7150N represents a final generation for this socket. Users seeking to upgrade would need to move to a different socket and platform entirely, as no newer processors are compatible with Socket 604. The release date of 2006-08-26 places this processor in the mid-2000s server market, and its part number SL9YR identifies the specific stepping.

The lack of a listed PCIe version means the expansion capabilities are not quantified in this dataset. The memory bus width and memory bandwidth are also unspecified, leaving the theoretical memory throughput unknown. However, the DDR2 support and ECC capability are concrete facts that define the memory subsystem. For a server platform, the combination of Socket 604, DDR2, and ECC memory indicates a system designed for stability and data integrity rather than maximum memory speed.

Power and Thermals

The Xeon 7150N has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 watts. This TDP class places the processor in the high-power segment for its era, requiring a robust cooling solution to maintain safe operating temperatures. A 150 W TDP implies that the processor dissipates a significant amount of heat under load, and server chassis designed for this processor would have included high-capacity heatsinks and adequate airflow.

The 65 nm process node, while advanced for its time, still produced substantial heat density given the 1,328 million transistors packed into a 435 mm² die. The NetBurst architecture was known for its high power consumption relative to performance, and the 150 W TDP reflects that design philosophy. The base clock of 3.50 GHz contributes to the thermal load, as higher clock speeds generally increase power draw.

For cooling tier, a 150 W TDP requires a capable air cooler or a server-grade thermal solution. The fact pack does not specify cooler dimensions or types, so no numerical cooling specifications can be cited. However, the TDP figure alone indicates that passive cooling would be insufficient, and active cooling with a substantial heatsink is mandatory. In a server environment, this typically translates to a dedicated CPU fan or a chassis-level forced-air cooling system.

The end-of-life status means that replacement thermal components may be harder to source, but the 150 W TDP remains the definitive thermal specification. The processor's power characteristics are not further quantified — no idle power, maximum power, or efficiency figures are provided. The 150 W TDP is the only thermal number available, and it serves as the baseline for any system design or cooling assessment.

FAQ

Q: What is the socket type for the Intel Xeon 7150N?

A: The processor uses the Intel Socket 604 interface.

Q: Does the Xeon 7150N support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory support is listed as true, and the processor supports DDR2 memory.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) of the Xeon 7150N?

A: The TDP is 150 watts.

Q: What is the production status of this processor?

A: The production status is end-of-life, and the release date was 2006-08-26.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Xeon 7150N have?

A: It has 2 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on the Xeon 7150N?

A: The L3 cache is 16 MB, with an L2 cache of 1 MB.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals data for the Xeon 7150N is empty, meaning no direct competitor scores or delta percentages are available in the database. Consequently, a rival-by-rival comparison cannot be constructed from the provided facts. The processor's position is instead defined by its 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs, which places it at the median of the tracked population. This percentile, combined with an average benchmark score of 0, indicates that the database has no measured performance samples for this part.

Without rival data, the comparison must rely on architectural context. The 2-core, 4-thread design at 3.50 GHz with a 16 MB L3 cache positions the Xeon 7150N as a mid-tier server processor of its generation. The 16 MB L3 cache is a standout feature, as many contemporaries would have offered smaller cache sizes. The 150 W TDP, however, is relatively high, suggesting that the processor traded power efficiency for performance. The 65 nm process and 1,328 million transistors reflect the density of the NetBurst design, which was known for its deep pipelines and high clock speeds.

In the absence of rival scores, the Xeon 7150N's legacy is defined by its platform — Socket 604 with DDR2 and ECC support — and its end-of-life status. The 50th percentile ranking offers a neutral baseline, but the zero benchmark score means that no empirical performance comparison is possible from the available data. The processor's value proposition rests entirely on its architectural specifications: a dual-core, quad-thread server chip with a large 16 MB L3 cache, a 3.50 GHz base clock, and a 150 W TDP, all within the Tulsa codename and NetBurst architecture.