Xeon Gold 6538N vs i5-5287U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-5287U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
1.96
Xeon Gold 6538N
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 205 Watt
28.26
+1342%

Xeon Gold 6538N outperforms Core i5-5287U by a whopping 1342% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1948165
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data21.85
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency6.6213.05
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Emerald Rapids (2023)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$315$3,351

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads464
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)60 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size133 mm22x 763 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °C85 °C
Number of transistors1900 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt205 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
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
Smart Response+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size16 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 Iris Graphics 6100N/A
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N 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 i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1280

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.

i5-5287U 1.96
Xeon Gold 6538N 28.26
+1342%

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.

i5-5287U 3113
Xeon Gold 6538N 44895
+1342%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.96 28.26
Recency 1 March 2015 14 December 2023
Physical cores 2 32
Threads 4 64
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 205 Watt

i5-5287U has 632.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6538N, on the other hand, has a 1341.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, and 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

The Xeon Gold 6538N is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-5287U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-5287U is a notebook processor while Xeon Gold 6538N is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-5287U and Xeon Gold 6538N, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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