Xeon E5-1650 v2 vs i7-7800X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.11
+38.2%
Xeon E5-1650 v2
2013
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
5.87

Core i7-7800X outperforms Xeon E5-1650 v2 by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Xeon E5-1650 v2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9351115
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.311.55
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.484.27
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Ivy Bridge-E (2013)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383$917

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-7800X has 114% better value for money than Xeon E5-1650 v2.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Xeon E5-1650 v2 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s0 GT/s
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data160 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X and Xeon E5-1650 v2 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon E5-1650 v2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Xeon E5-1650 v2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon E5-1650 v2 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon E5-1650 v2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GB256 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s59.7 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon E5-1650 v2.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes2840

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.

i7-7800X 8.11
+38.2%
Xeon E5-1650 v2 5.87

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.

i7-7800X 12883
+38.1%
Xeon E5-1650 v2 9326

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.

i7-7800X 1358
+102%
Xeon E5-1650 v2 673

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.

i7-7800X 6138
+85.7%
Xeon E5-1650 v2 3306

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.11 5.87
Recency 26 June 2017 1 September 2013
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 130 Watt

i7-7800X has a 38.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon E5-1650 v2, on the other hand, has 7.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-1650 v2 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-1650 v2 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7800X and Xeon E5-1650 v2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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