Xeon 5110 vs i5-4690

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4690
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.51
+1304%
Xeon 5110
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.25

Core i5-4690 outperforms Xeon 5110 by a whopping 1304% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4690 and Xeon 5110 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15373156
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.45no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.930.36
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Woodcrest (2006)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)June 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346$20

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4690 and Xeon 5110 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)0 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data65 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno dataB2=1.0V-1.5V, G0=.85V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4690 and Xeon 5110 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
SocketFCLGA1150LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon 5110. 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+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI+no data
FSB parityno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-4690 and Xeon 5110 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon 5110 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon 5110. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR2
Maximum memory size32 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 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
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 i5-4690 and Xeon 5110 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon 5110 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon 5110 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon 5110.

PCIe versionUp to 3.0no data
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.

i5-4690 3.51
+1304%
Xeon 5110 0.25

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.

i5-4690 5570
+1275%
Xeon 5110 405

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.51 0.25
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 65 Watt

i5-4690 has a 1304% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon 5110, on the other hand, has 29.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4690 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5110 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4690 is a desktop processor while Xeon 5110 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4690 and Xeon 5110, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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