Xeon X5460 vs i3-7020U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7020U
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.67
+0.6%

i3-7020U outperforms Xeon X5460 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking20372042
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)no data
Release date10 April 2018 (6 years ago)1 October 2007 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)no data
Threads4no data
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.16 GHz
Boost clock speed2.3 GHzno data
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
L3 cache3 MB12 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C63 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.35V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketFCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356,FPBGA1356LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data+
FSB parityno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 620no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-7020U 1.67
+0.6%
Xeon X5460 1.66

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-7020U 2581
+0.5%
Xeon X5460 2569

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-7020U 740
+77.5%
Xeon X5460 417

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-7020U 1498
+26.1%
Xeon X5460 1188

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.67 1.66
Recency 10 April 2018 1 October 2007
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 120 Watt

i3-7020U has a 0.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 700% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460.

Be aware that Core i3-7020U is a notebook processor while Xeon X5460 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7020U and Xeon X5460, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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