Xeon w9-3595X vs i7-5500U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5500U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.75
Xeon w9-3595X
2024
60 cores / 120 threads, 385 Watt
62.95
+3497%

Xeon w9-3595X outperforms Core i7-5500U by a whopping 3497% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking203413
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data20.42
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency11.0315.46
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393$5,889

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X 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)60 (Hexaconta-Core)
Threads4120
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)112.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size82 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °C81 °C
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt385 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X. 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® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, 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
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
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 HD Graphics 5500N/A
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency950 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X 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 i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes12112

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.

i7-5500U 1.75
Xeon w9-3595X 62.95
+3497%

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.

i7-5500U 2786
Xeon w9-3595X 99993
+3489%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.75 62.95
Recency 1 March 2015 24 August 2024
Physical cores 2 60
Threads 4 120
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 385 Watt

i7-5500U has 2466.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3595X, on the other hand, has a 3497.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, and 2900% more physical cores and 2900% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3595X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-5500U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-5500U is a notebook processor while Xeon w9-3595X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5500U and Xeon w9-3595X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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