Xeon X5355 vs i5-4200U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4200U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.37
+7%
Xeon X5355
2006
4 cores / 4 threads, 120 Watt
1.28

Core i5-4200U outperforms Xeon X5355 by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4200U and Xeon X5355 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22392292
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.05
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency8.641.01
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Clovertown (2006−2007)
Release date4 June 2013 (11 years ago)14 November 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,172

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4200U 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.6 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz0.67 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)4 MB (per die)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)8 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size118 mm22x 143 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data63 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million582 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4200U 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
SocketFCBGA1168LGA771,PLGA771
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4200U 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+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data32 Bit
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
FSB parityno data+
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4200U and Xeon X5355 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4200U and Xeon X5355 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4200U and Xeon X5355. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4400N/A
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4200U and Xeon X5355 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4200U and Xeon X5355 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43280x2000@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4200U and Xeon X5355 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4200U and Xeon X5355.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no 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.

i5-4200U 1.37
+7%
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.

i5-4200U 2182
+7.3%
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.

i5-4200U 737
+121%
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.

i5-4200U 1409
+46.8%
Xeon X5355 960

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.37 1.28
Recency 4 June 2013 14 November 2006
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 120 Watt

i5-4200U has a 7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 195.5% more advanced lithography process, and 700% lower power consumption.

Xeon X5355, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-4200U and Xeon X5355.

Be aware that Core i5-4200U is a notebook processor while Xeon X5355 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4200U and Xeon X5355, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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