Xeon L5518 vs Core i5
Primary details
Comparing Core i5 and Xeon L5518 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1773 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 6.75 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Architecture codename | no data | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| Release date | 1 October 2023 (less than a year ago) | March 2009 (15 years ago) |
| Current price | $190 | $60 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i5 and Xeon L5518 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 | no data | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | no data | 8 |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 2.13 GHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 8 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | no data | 45 nm |
| Die size | no data | 263 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | no data | 731 million |
| 64 bit support | - | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5 and Xeon L5518 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 | no data | 2 |
| Socket | no data | 1366 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 60 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5 and Xeon L5518. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core i5 and Xeon L5518 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 and Xeon L5518 are enumerated here.
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5 and Xeon L5518. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR3 |
Pros & cons summary
We couldn't decide between Core i5 and Xeon L5518. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Core i5 is a desktop processor while Xeon L5518 is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5 and Xeon L5518, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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