Intel Xeon SLBV7 X5670 2.93GHz 6.4GT/s 12MB L3 Cache Socket LGA1366

Name: Intel Xeon SLBV7 X5670 2.93GHz 6.4GT/s 12MB L3 Cache Socket LGA1366
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B004EET1J4
Price: 152.37 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Bottom line: The Intel Xeon SLBV7 X5670 2.93GHz 6.4GT/s 12MB L3 Cache Socket LGA1366 ($152.37 on Amazon as of 2026-10-31 04:14 UTC): 6 physical cores at 2.93GHz for multithreaded work on a legacy LGA1366 platform; main trade-off: LGA1366 socket only, so it won't fit current Intel or AMD boards.

$152.37 on Amazon, checked 2026-10-31 04:14 UTC (price may vary)

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-31

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-31. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 6 physical cores at 2.93GHz for multithreaded work on a legacy LGA1366 platform
✓ 12MB L3 cache shared across all six cores
✓ 6.4GT/s interconnect speed per the SLBV7 spec
✓ 95W TDP rating, useful for sizing your cooler and PSU
✓ SLBV7 S-spec listed, so you can confirm the exact stepping before buying

Cons

✗ LGA1366 socket only, so it won't fit current Intel or AMD boards
✗ 2.93GHz base clock trails modern desktop CPUs in single-thread tasks
✗ 95W TDP needs a capable cooler; none is mentioned in the listing
✗ Listing doesn't state condition, warranty or whether a cooler is included

Manufacturer description

Intel Xeon X5670 6 Cores 2.93GHz 12MB 6.4 GT/s 95W LGA 1366 (SLBV7)

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

SLBV7 INTEL XEON 6 CORE PROCESSOR X5670 2.93GHz 12MB L3 CACHE 6.4GT/S

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Wattage	95
Platform	Windows
CPU Speed	2.93 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 1366
Model Number	SLBV7
Mfr Part Number	SLBV7
Number of Items	1
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	4
Processor Speed	2.93 GHz
Secondary Cache	12 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Socket	LGA 1366
Processor Core Count	6
Cache Memory Installed Size	12

Benchmark data for other processors

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