NOXINITE set a world record for single-core CPU

British overclocker NOXINITE has set a rather interesting record.

The GPUPI FOR CPU - 1B benchmark isn't particularly popular, especially in the single-core rankings. However, the Xeon L3014 CPU has breathed new life into it. All recent achievements in this category have been made using the 45nm Wolfdale-CL core.

This processor was designed for the LGA 771 socket, typically found in server and enterprise segments. But using a popular mod, the British enthusiast adapted it for use on the mainstream LGA 775.

Using liquid nitrogen, the processor was overclocked to an impressive 5798.59 MHz. The northbridge was also cooled with LN2, operating at a frequency of 2577 MHz.

Photo of overclocker NOXINITE's test bench

Beyond the Xeon L3014 itself, the test bench included a GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-Extreme motherboard, two 2GB Corsair RAM sticks, and a GeForce GT 610 graphics card as a display output.

The result was 34 minutes, 51 seconds, and 654 milliseconds

With this result, NOXINITE secured first place in the XEON L3014 category and gold in the global single-core CPU rankings.

However, the lead over the previous gold medalist is small, and this record might not last long.