Xeon w7-2495X vs i5-2510E

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2510E
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.23
Xeon w7-2495X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 225 Watt
38.05
+2993%

Xeon w7-2495X outperforms Core i5-2510E by a whopping 2993% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2510E and Xeon w7-2495X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking233992
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data48.07
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency3.2015.42
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date1 February 2011 (13 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$266$2,189

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2510E and Xeon w7-2495X 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads448
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)45 MB
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data77 °C
Number of transistors624 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2510E and Xeon w7-2495X 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)1
SocketFCPGA988FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2510E and Xeon w7-2495X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro++
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
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-2510E and Xeon w7-2495X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2510E and Xeon w7-2495X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2510E and Xeon w7-2495X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size16.6 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 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 i5-2510E and Xeon w7-2495X 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 i5-2510E and Xeon w7-2495X.

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.

i5-2510E 1.23
Xeon w7-2495X 38.05
+2993%

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.

i5-2510E 1889
Xeon w7-2495X 58228
+2982%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.23 38.05
Recency 1 February 2011 15 February 2023
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 4 48
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 225 Watt

i5-2510E has 542.9% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-2495X, on the other hand, has a 2993.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, and 1100% more physical cores and 1100% more threads.

The Xeon w7-2495X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2510E in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-2510E is a notebook processor while Xeon w7-2495X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2510E and Xeon w7-2495X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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