Ryzen 5 5600X vs Xeon 5148

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 5148
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 40 Watt
0.60
Ryzen 5 5600X
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
14.30
+2283%

Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms Xeon 5148 by a whopping 2283% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon 5148 and Ryzen 5 5600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2804530
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.0525.48
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency1.3720.06
Architecture codenameWoodcrest (2006)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release dateJune 2006 (18 years ago)8 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$9$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 5600X has 735% better value for money than Xeon 5148.

Detailed specifications

Xeon 5148 and Ryzen 5 5600X 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads212
Base clock speedno data3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.33 GHz4.6 GHz
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache0 KB384 KB
L2 cache4 MB3 MB
L3 cache0 KB32 MB
Chip lithography65 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data2x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 5148 and Ryzen 5 5600X 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
Socket771AM4
Power consumption (TDP)40 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 5148 and Ryzen 5 5600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon 5148 and Ryzen 5 5600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 5148 and Ryzen 5 5600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2DDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 5148 and Ryzen 5 5600X.

PCIe versionno data4.0

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.

Xeon 5148 0.60
Ryzen 5 5600X 14.30
+2283%

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.

Xeon 5148 912
Ryzen 5 5600X 21889
+2300%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.60 14.30
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 12
Chip lithography 65 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 40 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon 5148 has 62.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 5600X, on the other hand, has a 2283.3% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 828.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 5600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5148 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon 5148 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 5600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon 5148 and Ryzen 5 5600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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