Xeon X5450 vs FX-770K

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Aggregate performance score

FX-770K
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.93
+27.8%

FX-770K outperforms Xeon X5450 by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-770K and Xeon X5450 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19662148
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.811.19
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)no data
Release dateDecember 2014 (10 years ago)1 October 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-770K and Xeon X5450 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)no data
Threads4no data
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHzno data
L1 cache256Kno data
L2 cache4 MBno data
L3 cacheno data12 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography28 nm45 nm
Die size245 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data63 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.35V

Compatibility

Information on FX-770K and Xeon X5450 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 configuration1no data
SocketFM2+LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-770K and Xeon X5450. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
FSB parityno data+

Security technologies

FX-770K and Xeon X5450 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-770K and Xeon X5450 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+
EPTno data-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-770K and Xeon X5450. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-770K and Xeon X5450.

PCIe version3.0no data
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.

FX-770K 1.93
+27.8%
Xeon X5450 1.51

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.

FX-770K 3060
+27.2%
Xeon X5450 2406

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.93 1.51
Chip lithography 28 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 120 Watt

FX-770K has a 27.8% higher aggregate performance score, a 60.7% more advanced lithography process, and 84.6% lower power consumption.

The FX-770K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5450 in performance tests.

Note that FX-770K is a desktop processor while Xeon X5450 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-770K and Xeon X5450, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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