Xeon X5355 vs i5-13600K

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13600K
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
23.84
+1763%
Xeon X5355
2006
4 cores / 4 threads, 120 Watt
1.28

Core i5-13600K outperforms Xeon X5355 by a whopping 1763% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13600K and Xeon X5355 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2152292
Place by popularity6not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation61.810.05
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency18.041.01
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Clovertown (2006−2007)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)14 November 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$319$1,172

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13600K has 123520% better value for money than Xeon X5355.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-13600K and Xeon X5355 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads204
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz0.67 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)4 MB (per die)
L3 cache24 MB8 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm65 nm
Die size257 mm22x 143 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C63 °C
Number of transistorsno data582 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13600K and Xeon X5355 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 configuration12
SocketFCLGA1700LGA771,PLGA771
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13600K and Xeon X5355. 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+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data32 Bit
FSB parityno data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-13600K and Xeon X5355 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13600K and Xeon X5355 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13600K and Xeon X5355. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13600K and Xeon X5355 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13600K and Xeon X5355 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13600K and Xeon X5355 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13600K and Xeon X5355.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no 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.

i5-13600K 23.84
+1763%
Xeon X5355 1.28

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.

i5-13600K 37868
+1763%
Xeon X5355 2033

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.

i5-13600K 2695
+709%
Xeon X5355 333

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.

i5-13600K 15101
+1473%
Xeon X5355 960

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 23.84 1.28
Recency 27 September 2022 14 November 2006
Physical cores 14 4
Threads 20 4
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 120 Watt

i5-13600K has a 1762.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, and 250% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

Xeon X5355, on the other hand, has 4.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5355 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13600K is a desktop processor while Xeon X5355 is a server/workstation one.


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