Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition vs Xeon X5698

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5698
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
2.17
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
2.20
+1.4%

Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition outperforms Xeon X5698 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5698 and Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18571849
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.581.66
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Deneb (2009−2011)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)1 June 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5698 and Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition 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 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache12288 KB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size239 mm2258 mm2
Number of transistors1,170 million758 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5698 and Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition 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
Socket1366AM3
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5698 and Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data

Security technologies

Xeon X5698 and Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5698 and Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5698 and Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

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 Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition.

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
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition 2.20
+1.4%

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 X5698 3447
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition 3489
+1.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.17 2.20
Recency 14 February 2011 1 June 2009
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon X5698 has an age advantage of 1 year, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition, on the other hand, has a 1.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores, and 4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon X5698 and Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition.

Be aware that Xeon X5698 is a server/workstation processor while Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5698 and Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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