Xeon X5698 vs i7-870

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-870
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
1.98
Xeon X5698
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
2.17
+9.6%

Xeon X5698 outperforms Core i7-870 by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-870 and Xeon X5698 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19421857
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.24no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency1.971.58
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)14 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$305no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-870 and Xeon X5698 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.93 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12288 KB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size296 mm2239 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors774 million1,170 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-870 and Xeon X5698 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA11561366
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-870 and Xeon X5698. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-870 and Xeon X5698 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-870 and Xeon X5698 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-870 and Xeon X5698. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-870 and Xeon X5698.

PCIe version2.02.0
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.

i7-870 1.98
Xeon X5698 2.17
+9.6%

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.

i7-870 3141
Xeon X5698 3447
+9.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.98 2.17
Recency 8 September 2009 14 February 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 130 Watt

i7-870 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 36.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon X5698, on the other hand, has a 9.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-870 and Xeon X5698.

Note that Core i7-870 is a desktop processor while Xeon X5698 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-870 and Xeon X5698, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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