Xeon X5355 vs Core i5-750

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-750 and Xeon X5355 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	2031	2237
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	0.16	no data
Market segment	Desktop processor	Server
Series	Core i5 (Desktop)	no data
Architecture codename	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Clovertown (2006−2007)
Release date	8 September 2009 (14 years ago)	14 November 2006 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$150	no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-750 and Xeon X5355 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 cores	4 (Quad-Core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	4	4
Base clock speed	2.666 GHz	2.667 GHz
Boost clock speed	3.2 GHz	0.67 GHz
Bus support	2500 MHz	no data
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	4 MB (per die)
L3 cache	8 MB (shared)	no data
Chip lithography	45 nm	65 nm
Die size	296 mm2	2x 143 mm2
Maximum core temperature	73 °C	no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	no data	63 °C
Number of transistors	774 million	582 million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	no data
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-750 and Xeon X5355 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 configuration	1	2
Socket	1156	771
Power consumption (TDP)	95 Watt	120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-750 and Xeon X5355. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)

no data

+

Security technologies

Core i5-750 and Xeon X5355 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

+

no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-750 and Xeon X5355 are enumerated here.

VT-d	+	no data
VT-x	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-750 and Xeon X5355. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory bandwidth	21 GB/s	no data
ECC memory support	no data	-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

N/A

N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-750 and Xeon X5355.

PCIe version	2.0	no data
PCI Express lanes	16	no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

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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.

Pros & cons summary

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Performance score	1.64	1.28
Recency	8 September 2009	14 November 2006
Chip lithography	45 nm	65 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	95 Watt	120 Watt

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