Xeon X5687 vs Core i7-4790

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4790
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.70
+37%

Core i7-4790 outperforms Xeon X5687 by a substantial 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking12131475
Place by popularity55not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.431.24
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)14 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$121
Current price$119 (0.4x MSRP)$230 (1.9x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-4790 has 96% better value for money than Xeon X5687.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687 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 speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.86 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size177 mm2239 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C80 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,170 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1366,LGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
AVX+no data
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data40 Bit
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB288 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 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i7-4790 4.70
+37%
Xeon X5687 3.43

Core i7-4790 outperforms Xeon X5687 by 37% 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%

i7-4790 7267
+36.9%
Xeon X5687 5309

Core i7-4790 outperforms Xeon X5687 by 37% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.70 3.43
Recency 1 May 2014 14 February 2011
Cost $303 $121
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 130 Watt

The Core i7-4790 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5687 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4790 is a desktop processor while Xeon X5687 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4790 and Xeon X5687, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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