FX-9830P vs Xeon E5-2689

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2689
2012
8 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
6.25
+198%
FX-9830P
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.10

Xeon E5-2689 outperforms FX-9830P by a whopping 198% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2689 and FX-9830P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10721871
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesXeonAMD Bristol Ridge
Power efficiency5.145.68
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EP (2012)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date6 March 2012 (12 years ago)31 May 2016 (8 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2689 and FX-9830P 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)320 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per module)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size435 mm2250 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Number of transistors2,270 million3,100 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2689 and FX-9830P 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 configuration21
Socket2011FP4
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2689 and FX-9830P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2689 and FX-9830P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2689 and FX-9830P are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2689 and FX-9830P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon R7 (Bristol Ridge) ( - 900 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2689 and FX-9830P.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes408

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 E5-2689 6.25
+198%
FX-9830P 2.10

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 E5-2689 9922
+198%
FX-9830P 3332

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.25 2.10
Recency 6 March 2012 31 May 2016
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon E5-2689 has a 197.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

FX-9830P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 228.6% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2689 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-9830P in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2689 is a server/workstation processor while FX-9830P is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2689 and FX-9830P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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