Xeon w7-2475X vs i5-3450S

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3450S
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.75
Xeon w7-2475X
2023
20 cores / 40 threads, 225 Watt
34.78
+1165%

Xeon w7-2475X outperforms Core i5-3450S by a whopping 1165% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3450S and Xeon w7-2475X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1688107
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.5158.65
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency4.0014.63
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150$1,789

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w7-2475X has 11400% better value for money than i5-3450S.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3450S and Xeon w7-2475X 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads440
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)37.5 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °C76 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3450S and Xeon w7-2475X 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3450S and Xeon w7-2475X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-3450S and Xeon w7-2475X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3450S and Xeon w7-2475X are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3450S and Xeon w7-2475X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3450S and Xeon w7-2475X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3450S and Xeon w7-2475X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data64

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.

i5-3450S 2.75
Xeon w7-2475X 34.78
+1165%

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.

i5-3450S 4375
Xeon w7-2475X 55249
+1163%

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.

i5-3450S 565
Xeon w7-2475X 2087
+269%

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.

i5-3450S 1685
Xeon w7-2475X 15377
+813%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.75 34.78
Recency 29 April 2012 15 February 2023
Physical cores 4 20
Threads 4 40
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 225 Watt

i5-3450S has 246.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-2475X, on the other hand, has a 1164.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, and 400% more physical cores and 900% more threads.

The Xeon w7-2475X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3450S in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3450S is a desktop processor while Xeon w7-2475X is a server/workstation one.


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