Xeon X5698 vs i7-990X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-990X
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.50
+107%
Xeon X5698
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
2.17

Core i7-990X outperforms Xeon X5698 by a whopping 107% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-990X and Xeon X5698 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13201857
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.23no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.281.58
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
Release date24 February 2011 (13 years ago)14 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,104no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-990X and Xeon X5698 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.46 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.73 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate6.4 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12288 KB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size239 mm2239 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,170 million1,170 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-990X and Xeon X5698 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
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA13661366
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-990X and Xeon X5698. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Core i7-990X and Xeon X5698 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-990X and Xeon X5698 are enumerated here.

VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-990X and Xeon X5698. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size24 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-990X and Xeon X5698.

PCIe version2.02.0

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.

i7-990X 4.50
+107%
Xeon X5698 2.17

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.

i7-990X 7153
+108%
Xeon X5698 3447

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.50 2.17
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 4

i7-990X has a 107.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

The Core i7-990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5698 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-990X is a desktop processor while Xeon X5698 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-990X and Xeon X5698, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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