Xeon E-2488 vs i5-5200U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-5200U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.58
Xeon E-2488
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
18.36
+1062%

Xeon E-2488 outperforms Core i5-5200U by a whopping 1062% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2099323
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.79
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency9.9318.21
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$606

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s16 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size82 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488. 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® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 5500N/A
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560X1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488.

PCIe version2.05
PCI Express lanes1216

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.

i5-5200U 1.58
Xeon E-2488 18.36
+1062%

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.

i5-5200U 2499
Xeon E-2488 29060
+1063%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.58 18.36
Recency 1 March 2015 14 December 2023
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 95 Watt

i5-5200U has 533.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2488, on the other hand, has a 1062% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Xeon E-2488 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-5200U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-5200U is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2488 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-5200U and Xeon E-2488, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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