Xeon E5502 vs i5-2410M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2410M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.22
+130%
Xeon E5502
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 80 Watt
0.53

Core i5-2410M outperforms Xeon E5502 by a whopping 130% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2410M and Xeon E5502 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23322872
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency3.300.63
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Gainestown (2009−2010)
Release date1 February 2011 (13 years ago)30 March 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$95

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2410M and Xeon E5502 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.3 GHz1.86 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz1.87 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size149 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C76 °C
Number of transistors624 million731 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2410M and Xeon E5502 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)2
SocketFCBGA1023,PPGA988FCLGA1366,PLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2410M and Xeon E5502. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-+
PAEno data40 Bit
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2410M and Xeon E5502 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2410M and Xeon E5502 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2410M and Xeon E5502. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB144 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s19.2 GB/s
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 frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2410M and Xeon E5502 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2410M and Xeon E5502.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i5-2410M 1.22
+130%
Xeon E5502 0.53

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.

i5-2410M 1945
+132%
Xeon E5502 837

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.22 0.53
Recency 1 February 2011 30 March 2009
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 80 Watt

i5-2410M has a 130.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more threads, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 128.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-2410M is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5502 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-2410M is a notebook processor while Xeon E5502 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2410M and Xeon E5502, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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