i5-11600K vs Xeon W-1270P

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1270P
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
10.77
Core i5-11600K
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
12.32
+14.4%

Core i5-11600K outperforms Xeon W-1270P by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking726630
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency8.159.32
Architecture codenameno dataRocket Lake (2021)
Release date1 April 2020 (4 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data256K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB Intel® Smart Cache12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K 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
SocketFCLGA12001200
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P630Intel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@30Hz4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 W-1270P 10.77
i5-11600K 12.32
+14.4%

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 W-1270P 17113
i5-11600K 19575
+14.4%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon W-1270P 1727
i5-11600K 2221
+28.6%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon W-1270P 8393
i5-11600K 8613
+2.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.77 12.32
Integrated graphics card 6.40 4.50
Recency 1 April 2020 16 March 2021
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12

Xeon W-1270P has 42.2% faster integrated GPU, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

i5-11600K, on the other hand, has a 14.4% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 11 months.

The Core i5-11600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-1270P in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-1270P is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-11600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-1270P and Core i5-11600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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