Xeon w5-2445 vs i5-2405S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2405S
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.03
Xeon w5-2445
2023
10 cores / 20 threads, 175 Watt
20.22
+896%

Xeon w5-2445 outperforms Core i5-2405S by a whopping 896% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2405S and Xeon w5-2445 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1917279
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.1161.75
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.9610.93
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date22 May 2011 (13 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$472$839

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w5-2445 has 56036% better value for money than i5-2405S.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2405S and Xeon w5-2445 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads420
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)26.25 MB
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature69 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2405S and Xeon w5-2445 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155,LGA1155FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt175 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2405S and Xeon w5-2445. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-2405S and Xeon w5-2445 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2405S and Xeon w5-2445 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2405S and Xeon w5-2445. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2405S and Xeon w5-2445 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2405S and Xeon w5-2445.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1664

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.

i5-2405S 2.03
Xeon w5-2445 20.22
+896%

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.

i5-2405S 3224
Xeon w5-2445 32126
+896%

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.

i5-2405S 541
Xeon w5-2445 1838
+240%

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.

i5-2405S 1421
Xeon w5-2445 10759
+657%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.03 20.22
Recency 22 May 2011 15 February 2023
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 20
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 175 Watt

i5-2405S has 169.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2445, on the other hand, has a 896.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, and 150% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

The Xeon w5-2445 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2405S in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2405S is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-2445 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2405S and Xeon w5-2445, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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