Xeon w5-3435X vs i5-4690

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4690
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.51
Xeon w5-3435X
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 270 Watt
29.11
+729%

Xeon w5-3435X outperforms Core i5-4690 by a whopping 729% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4690 and Xeon w5-3435X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1528151
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.3853.97
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.9510.20
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346$1,589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w5-3435X has 14103% better value for money than i5-4690.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4690 and Xeon w5-3435X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)45 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size177 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4690 and Xeon w5-3435X 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon w5-3435X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-4690 and Xeon w5-3435X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon w5-3435X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon w5-3435X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600N/A
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 w5-3435X 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 w5-3435X 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 w5-3435X 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 w5-3435X.

PCIe versionUp to 3.05.0
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.

i5-4690 3.51
Xeon w5-3435X 29.11
+729%

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 5569
Xeon w5-3435X 46242
+730%

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.

i5-4690 1213
Xeon w5-3435X 2135
+76%

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.

i5-4690 3340
Xeon w5-3435X 16075
+381%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.51 29.11
Recency 1 May 2014 15 February 2023
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 4 32
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 270 Watt

i5-4690 has 221.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-3435X, on the other hand, has a 729.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

The Xeon w5-3435X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4690 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4690 is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-3435X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4690 and Xeon w5-3435X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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