Xeon w9-3495X vs i5-2500K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2500K
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.60
Xeon w9-3495X
2023
56 cores / 112 threads, 350 Watt
57.88
+2126%

Xeon w9-3495X outperforms Core i5-2500K by a whopping 2126% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2500K and Xeon w9-3495X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking172121
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.3718.77
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency2.5915.65
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$216$5,889

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w9-3495X has 4973% better value for money than i5-2500K.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2500K and Xeon w9-3495X 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)56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)
Threads4112
Base clock speed3.3 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)105 MB
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size216 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data81 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2500K and Xeon w9-3495X 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
SocketLGA1155FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2500K and Xeon w9-3495X. 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 i5-2500K and Xeon w9-3495X 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 i5-2500K and Xeon w9-3495X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2500K and Xeon w9-3495X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
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 i5-2500K and Xeon w9-3495X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2500K and Xeon w9-3495X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes16112

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.

i5-2500K 2.60
Xeon w9-3495X 57.88
+2126%

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.

i5-2500K 4123
Xeon w9-3495X 91936
+2130%

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.

i5-2500K 651
Xeon w9-3495X 2111
+224%

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.

i5-2500K 1919
Xeon w9-3495X 18577
+868%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.60 57.88
Recency 9 January 2011 15 February 2023
Physical cores 4 56
Threads 4 112
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 350 Watt

i5-2500K has 268.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3495X, on the other hand, has a 2126.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, and 1300% more physical cores and 2700% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3495X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2500K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2500K is a desktop processor while Xeon w9-3495X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2500K and Xeon w9-3495X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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