Xeon E-2468 vs i5-7640X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7640X
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 112 Watt
4.57
Xeon E-2468
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.71
+266%

Xeon E-2468 outperforms Core i5-7640X by a whopping 266% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7640X and Xeon E-2468 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1324408
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.0289.83
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency3.7223.44
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242$426

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2468 has 4347% better value for money than i5-7640X.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-7640X and Xeon E-2468 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed4 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s16 GT/s
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache256 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7640X and Xeon E-2468 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7640X and Xeon E-2468. 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 Technologyno data+
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-7640X and Xeon E-2468 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7640X and Xeon E-2468 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7640X and Xeon E-2468. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7640X and Xeon E-2468.

PCIe version3.05
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-7640X 4.57
Xeon E-2468 16.71
+266%

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.

i5-7640X 7001
Xeon E-2468 25579
+265%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.57 16.71
Recency 30 May 2017 14 December 2023
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E-2468 has a 265.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 72.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E-2468 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7640X in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-7640X is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2468 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7640X and Xeon E-2468, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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