Xeon W5590 vs Core i7-3770K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770K
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.18
+93.5%

Core i7-3770K outperforms Xeon W5590 by an impressive 94% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770K and Xeon W5590 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13131775
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.705.02
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Gainestown (2009−2010)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)August 2009 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$270
Current price$133 (0.5x MSRP)$179 (0.7x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W5590 has 195% better value for money than i7-3770K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770K and Xeon W5590 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.33 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size160 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million731 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770K and Xeon W5590 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 configuration12
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon W5590. 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+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data40 Bit
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-3770K and Xeon W5590 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon W5590 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon W5590. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB144 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s32 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync 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 i7-3770K and Xeon W5590 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon W5590.

PCIe version3.0no 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.


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.

i7-3770K 4.18
+93.5%
Xeon W5590 2.16

Core i7-3770K outperforms Xeon W5590 by 94% based on our aggregate 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%

i7-3770K 6468
+93.5%
Xeon W5590 3342

Core i7-3770K outperforms Xeon W5590 by 94% 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%

i7-3770K 709
+22.2%
Xeon W5590 580

Core i7-3770K outperforms Xeon W5590 by 22% 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%

i7-3770K 2478
+6.2%
Xeon W5590 2333

Core i7-3770K outperforms Xeon W5590 by 6% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.18 2.16
Cost $294 $270
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 130 Watt

The Core i7-3770K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W5590 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770K is a desktop processor while Xeon W5590 is a server/workstation one.


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