Xeon X5355 vs i7-2960XM

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2960XM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 55 Watt
2.99
+134%
Xeon X5355
2006
4 cores / 4 threads, 120 Watt
1.28

Core i7-2960XM outperforms Xeon X5355 by a whopping 134% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2960XM and Xeon X5355 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16462292
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.05
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.141.01
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Clovertown (2006−2007)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)14 November 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,096$1,172

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2960XM and Xeon X5355 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.7 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz0.67 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)4 MB (per die)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size216 mm22x 143 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data63 °C
Number of transistors1,160 million582 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2960XM and Xeon X5355 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
SocketFCPGA988LGA771,PLGA771
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2960XM and Xeon X5355. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-+
PAEno data32 Bit
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
FSB parityno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-2960XM and Xeon X5355 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2960XM and Xeon X5355 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2960XM and Xeon X5355. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2960XM and Xeon X5355 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2960XM and Xeon X5355.

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.

i7-2960XM 2.99
+134%
Xeon X5355 1.28

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.

i7-2960XM 4754
+134%
Xeon X5355 2033

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.

i7-2960XM 588
+76.6%
Xeon X5355 333

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.

i7-2960XM 1904
+98.3%
Xeon X5355 960

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.99 1.28
Recency 4 September 2011 14 November 2006
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 120 Watt

i7-2960XM has a 133.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more threads, a 103.1% more advanced lithography process, and 118.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-2960XM is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5355 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2960XM is a notebook processor while Xeon X5355 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2960XM and Xeon X5355, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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