Xeon w7-2555X vs i5-3570K

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Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3570K and Xeon w7-2555X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1628not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.52no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency3.83no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$235$1,069

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3570K and Xeon w7-2555X 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads428
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)33.75 MB
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C75 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3570K and Xeon w7-2555X 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
SocketFCLGA11554677
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt210 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570K and Xeon w7-2555X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3570K and Xeon w7-2555X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3570K and Xeon w7-2555X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570K and Xeon w7-2555X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3570K and Xeon w7-2555X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570K and Xeon w7-2555X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data64

Pros & cons summary


Recency 29 April 2012 24 August 2024
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 4 28
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 210 Watt

i5-3570K has 172.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-2555X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 12 years, 250% more physical cores and 600% more threads, and a 120% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i5-3570K and Xeon w7-2555X. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i5-3570K is a desktop processor while Xeon w7-2555X is a server/workstation one.


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