i5-4570TE vs Xeon X5550

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5550
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
1.91
Core i5-4570TE
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.94
+1.6%

Core i5-4570TE outperforms Xeon X5550 by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5550 and Core i5-4570TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19611949
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.320.15
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.905.25
Architecture codenameGainestown (2009−2010)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)2 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$62$239

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon X5550 has 113% better value for money than i5-4570TE.

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5550 and Core i5-4570TE 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.66 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.06 GHz3.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)4096 KB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die size263 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature75 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors731 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5550 and Core i5-4570TE 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
SocketFCLGA1366,PLGA13661150
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5550 and Core i5-4570TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon X5550 and Core i5-4570TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5550 and Core i5-4570TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5550 and Core i5-4570TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size144 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD 4600

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5550 and Core i5-4570TE.

PCIe version2.03.0

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 X5550 1.91
i5-4570TE 1.94
+1.6%

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 X5550 3027
i5-4570TE 3074
+1.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.91 1.94
Recency 30 March 2009 2 June 2013
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon X5550 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i5-4570TE, on the other hand, has a 1.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon X5550 and Core i5-4570TE.

Be aware that Xeon X5550 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-4570TE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5550 and Core i5-4570TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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