Q: Compatible Xeon processors for Mac Pro 1,1
I am looking to upgrade the dual cpu's in my first gen Mac Pro.
Is the 6 core Xeon x5650 (3200MHz 6.4GT/S 12MB L3 Cache Socket LGA1366 SLBV3) compatible in a Mac Pro 1,1 ( 1st gen 2007)?
Is the Quad core Xeon x5355 (1333MHz 8MB L2 Cache Socket LGA771 Slaeg) compatible in the Mac Pro 1,1 ( 1st gen 2007)?
I know how the number of cores affects performance but would Dual 6 core xeons (total of 12 cores) really be worth it in this machine? Thanks.
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Posted on May 12, 2015 9:04 AM
The Woodcrest uses a LGA 771 sock and only processors that use the same socked can work but not all will work.
You are better off purchasing a 2009 or later Mac Pro. Very few apps would use all 12 cores and the 2006/2007 can only take quad core processors.
Upgrading Mac Pro (2006) to 8-core Processor?
http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/feedback/2006MacProDual5355CPUs.html
Report: 2006 Mac Pro (MacPro 1,1) Dual X5355 CPU Upgrade
(Low-Cost Dual Quad-Core CPUs)
Posted: Dec. 13, 2013
Posted on May 12, 2015 9:16 AM