Xeon X5690 vs Core i7-4820K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4820K
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
4.21

Xeon X5690 outperforms Core i7-4820K by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4820K and Xeon X5690 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13101243
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.134.64
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-E (2013)Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
Release date1 September 2013 (10 years ago)14 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$399$205
Current price$202 (0.5x MSRP)$112 (0.5x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon X5690 has 311% better value for money than i7-4820K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4820K and Xeon X5690 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.46 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.73 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)12288 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size257 mm2239 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C79 °C
Number of transistors1,860 million1,170 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4820K and Xeon X5690 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1366,LGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4820K and Xeon X5690. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-+
PAEno data40 Bit
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-4820K and Xeon X5690 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Identity Protection+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4820K and Xeon X5690 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4820K and Xeon X5690. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB288 GB
Max memory channels43
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/s32 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4820K and Xeon X5690.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes40no 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.

i7-4820K 4.21
Xeon X5690 4.54
+7.8%

Xeon X5690 outperforms Core i7-4820K by 8% 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%

i7-4820K 6518
Xeon X5690 7026
+7.8%

Xeon X5690 outperforms Core i7-4820K by 8% 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%

i7-4820K 659
+20.7%
Xeon X5690 546

Core i7-4820K outperforms Xeon X5690 by 21% 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%

i7-4820K 2453
Xeon X5690 2556
+4.2%

Xeon X5690 outperforms Core i7-4820K by 4% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.21 4.54
Recency 1 September 2013 14 February 2011
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Cost $399 $205
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-4820K and Xeon X5690.

Note that Core i7-4820K is a desktop processor while Xeon X5690 is a server/workstation one.


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