Xeon X5355 vs Ryzen 5 5500GT

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 5500GT
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.72
+894%
Xeon X5355
2006
4 cores / 4 threads, 120 Watt
1.28

Ryzen 5 5500GT outperforms Xeon X5355 by a whopping 894% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 5500GT and Xeon X5355 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6102293
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation69.470.05
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency18.521.01
Architecture codenameCezanne (2021−2024)Clovertown (2006−2007)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)14 November 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$125$1,172

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 5500GT has 138840% better value for money than Xeon X5355.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 5500GT and Xeon X5355 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz0.67 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)4 MB (per die)
L3 cache16 MB8 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography7 nm65 nm
Die size180 mm22x 143 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C63 °C
Number of transistors10,700 million582 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 5500GT and Xeon X5355 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
SocketAM4LGA771,PLGA771
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 5500GT and Xeon X5355. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data32 Bit
FSB parityno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 5500GT and Xeon X5355 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 5500GT and Xeon X5355 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 5500GT and Xeon X5355. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Vega 7N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 5500GT and Xeon X5355.

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.

Ryzen 5 5500GT 12.72
+894%
Xeon X5355 1.28

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.

Ryzen 5 5500GT 20202
+894%
Xeon X5355 2033

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.72 1.28
Recency 8 January 2024 14 November 2006
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen 5 5500GT has a 893.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 17 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 828.6% more advanced lithography process, and 84.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 5500GT is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5355 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 5500GT is a desktop processor while Xeon X5355 is a server/workstation one.


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