i5-7640X vs Xeon W3690

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W3690
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.55
+2.7%
Core i5-7640X
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 112 Watt
4.43

Xeon W3690 outperforms Core i5-7640X by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W3690 and Core i5-7640X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13121338
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.881.98
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency3.313.74
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Kaby Lake-X (2017)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)30 May 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$450$242

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-7640X has 5% better value for money than Xeon W3690.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W3690 and Core i5-7640X 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.46 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.73 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data40
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size239 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature68 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W3690 and Core i5-7640X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA1366FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt112 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W3690 and Core i5-7640X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon W3690 and Core i5-7640X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W3690 and Core i5-7640X are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W3690 and Core i5-7640X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size24 GB64 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/s42.671 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataHD 630

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W3690 and Core i5-7640X.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 W3690 4.55
+2.7%
i5-7640X 4.43

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 W3690 7234
+2.8%
i5-7640X 7036

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 W3690 558
i5-7640X 1777
+218%

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 W3690 2599
i5-7640X 5301
+104%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.55 4.43
Recency 14 February 2011 30 May 2017
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 112 Watt

Xeon W3690 has a 2.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

i5-7640X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 16.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon W3690 and Core i5-7640X.

Be aware that Xeon W3690 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-7640X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W3690 and Core i5-7640X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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