Xeon X5450 vs i5-680

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-680
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
1.67
+10.6%

Core i5-680 outperforms Xeon X5450 by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-680 and Xeon X5450 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20752148
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.12no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.161.19
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)no data
Release date19 April 2010 (14 years ago)1 October 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$272no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-680 and Xeon X5450 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)no data
Threads4no data
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.86 GHzno data
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache4 MB (shared)12 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C63 °C
Number of transistors382 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.65V-1.4V0.85V-1.35V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-680 and Xeon X5450 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1156LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-680 and Xeon X5450. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching-+
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
FSB parityno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-680 and Xeon X5450 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-680 and Xeon X5450 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-680 and Xeon X5450. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size16.6 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processorsno data
Clear Video HD+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-680 and Xeon X5450 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-680 and Xeon X5450.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

i5-680 1.67
+10.6%
Xeon X5450 1.51

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.

i5-680 2647
+10%
Xeon X5450 2406

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.

i5-680 552
+44.5%
Xeon X5450 382

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.

i5-680 1213
+9.8%
Xeon X5450 1105

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.67 1.51
Recency 19 April 2010 1 October 2007
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 120 Watt

i5-680 has a 10.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 64.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-680 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5450 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-680 is a desktop processor while Xeon X5450 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-680 and Xeon X5450, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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