Ryzen 7 5700X vs Xeon X5672

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5672
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.15
Ryzen 7 5700X
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.78
+433%

Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms Xeon X5672 by a whopping 433% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5672 and Ryzen 7 5700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1623395
Place by popularitynot in top-10026
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.4641.26
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.1424.43
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$115$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5700X has 1092% better value for money than Xeon X5672.

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5672 and Ryzen 7 5700X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size239 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperature83 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1,170 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5672 and Ryzen 7 5700X 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,LGA1366AM4
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5672 and Ryzen 7 5700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon X5672 and Ryzen 7 5700X 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 X5672 and Ryzen 7 5700X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5672 and Ryzen 7 5700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size288 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5672 and Ryzen 7 5700X.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 X5672 3.15
Ryzen 7 5700X 16.78
+433%

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 X5672 4996
Ryzen 7 5700X 26649
+433%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.15 16.78
Recency 14 February 2011 4 April 2022
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 7 5700X has a 432.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5672 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5672 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5672 and Ryzen 7 5700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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