Core 2 Quad Q8400 vs Xeon X5698

Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5698
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
2.17
+66.9%
Core 2 Quad Q8400
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.30

Xeon X5698 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8400 by an impressive 67% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5698 and Core 2 Quad Q8400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18572281
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.581.29
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)19 April 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5698 and Core 2 Quad Q8400 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed4.4 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz0.67 GHz
Bus rateno data1333 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4 MB (shared)
L3 cache12288 KB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size239 mm22x 82 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data71 °C
Number of transistors1,170 million456 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5698 and Core 2 Quad Q8400 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
Socket1366FCLGA775,LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5698 and Core 2 Quad Q8400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Xeon X5698 and Core 2 Quad Q8400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5698 and Core 2 Quad Q8400 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5698 and Core 2 Quad Q8400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5698 and Core 2 Quad Q8400.

PCIe version2.02.0

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 X5698 2.17
+66.9%
Core 2 Quad Q8400 1.30

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 X5698 3447
+66.7%
Core 2 Quad Q8400 2068

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.17 1.30
Recency 14 February 2011 19 April 2009
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 95 Watt

Xeon X5698 has a 66.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Quad Q8400, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores, and 36.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon X5698 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q8400 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5698 is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Quad Q8400 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5698 and Core 2 Quad Q8400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Xeon X5698
Xeon X5698
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
Core 2 Quad Q8400

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


3.1 7 votes

Rate Xeon X5698 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
4 1346 votes

Rate Core 2 Quad Q8400 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Xeon X5698 or Core 2 Quad Q8400, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.