Xeon X5482 vs E5-2689

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2689
2012
8 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
6.25
+261%

Xeon E5-2689 outperforms Xeon X5482 by a whopping 261% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2689 and Xeon X5482 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10822041
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesXeonno data
Power efficiency5.141.09
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EP (2012)no data
Release date6 March 2012 (12 years ago)1 October 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2689 and Xeon X5482 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)no data
Threads16no data
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache20 MB (shared)12 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size435 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data63 °C
Number of transistors2,270 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.35V

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2689 and Xeon X5482 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 configuration2no data
Socket2011LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Xeon X5482. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
FSB parityno data+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2689 and Xeon X5482 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Xeon X5482 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPTno data-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Xeon X5482. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Xeon X5482.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes40no 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.

Xeon E5-2689 6.25
+261%
Xeon X5482 1.73

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
+260%
Xeon X5482 2755

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.25 1.73
Recency 6 March 2012 1 October 2007
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 150 Watt

Xeon E5-2689 has a 261.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 30.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2689 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5482 in performance tests.


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