Xeon L5530 vs i7-7700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7700K
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 91 Watt
6.19
+282%
Xeon L5530
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 60 Watt
1.62

Core i7-7700K outperforms Xeon L5530 by a whopping 282% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7700K and Xeon L5530 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10842096
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.50no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency6.322.51
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Gainestown (2009−2010)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)9 August 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7700K and Xeon L5530 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz2.66 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier42no data
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data263 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data731 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7700K and Xeon L5530 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)2
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt60 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon L5530. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data40 Bit

Security technologies

Core i7-7700K and Xeon L5530 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon L5530 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon L5530. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB144 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7700K and Xeon L5530 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon L5530 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon L5530 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon L5530.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

i7-7700K 6.19
+282%
Xeon L5530 1.62

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.

i7-7700K 9646
+282%
Xeon L5530 2522

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.19 1.62
Recency 3 January 2017 9 August 2009
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 60 Watt

i7-7700K has a 282.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon L5530, on the other hand, has 51.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon L5530 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7700K is a desktop processor while Xeon L5530 is a server/workstation one.


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