Core i5-680 vs Core i5-750

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Aggregated performance score

Core i5-750
2009
4 cores / 4 threads
1.65
Core i5-680
2010
2 cores / 4 threads
1.71
+3.6%

Core i5-680 outperforms Core i5-750 by 4% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i5-750 and Core i5-680 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking19521927
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money0.330.36
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Clarkdale (2010−2011)
Release date23 September 2009 (14 years old)19 April 2010 (14 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$150$272
Current price$53 (0.4x MSRP)$57 (0.2x MSRP)

Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-680 has 9% better value for money than i5-750.

Technical specs

Core i5-750 and Core i5-680 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.66 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.86 GHz
Bus support2500 MHzno data
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size296 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C73 °C
Number of transistors774 Million382 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-750 and Core i5-680 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCLGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt73 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-750 and Core i5-680. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring--
Demand Based Switching--
PAE36 Bit36 Bit
FDIno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-750 and Core i5-680 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-750 and Core i5-680 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-750 and Core i5-680. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16.6 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® Processors
Clear Video HDno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-750 and Core i5-680 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-750 and Core i5-680.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-750 1.65
i5-680 1.71
+3.6%

Core i5-680 outperforms Core i5-750 by 4% 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%

i5-750 2533
i5-680 2618
+3.4%

Core i5-680 outperforms Core i5-750 by 3% 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%

i5-750 426
i5-680 552
+29.6%

Core i5-680 outperforms Core i5-750 by 30% 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%

i5-750 1189
i5-680 1213
+2%

Core i5-680 outperforms Core i5-750 by 2% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.65 1.71
Recency 23 September 2009 19 April 2010
Physical cores 4 2
Cost $150 $272
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 73 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i5-750 and Core i5-680. The differences in performance seem too small.


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