Xeon w3-2435 vs Core i5-6600

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6600
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.91
Xeon w3-2435
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 165 Watt
17.06
+336%

Xeon w3-2435 outperforms Core i5-6600 by a whopping 336% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1360336
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.68no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Sapphire Rapids
Release date2 July 2015 (8 years ago)1 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$224no data
Current price$51 (0.2x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435 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)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)22.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C70 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
SIPP+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+no data
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4400
Maximum memory size64 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1664

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.

i5-6600 3.91
Xeon w3-2435 17.06
+336%

Xeon w3-2435 outperforms Core i5-6600 by 336% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-6600 6051
Xeon w3-2435 26383
+336%

Xeon w3-2435 outperforms Core i5-6600 by 336% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-6600 1283
Xeon w3-2435 1782
+38.9%

Xeon w3-2435 outperforms Core i5-6600 by 39% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-6600 3533
Xeon w3-2435 9526
+170%

Xeon w3-2435 outperforms Core i5-6600 by 170% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.91 17.06
Recency 2 July 2015 1 January 2023
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 165 Watt

The Xeon w3-2435 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6600 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-6600 is a desktop processor while Xeon w3-2435 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6600 and Xeon w3-2435, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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