i5-1130G7 vs Xeon 5160

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 5160
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 80 Watt
0.61
Core i5-1130G7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.32
+772%

Core i5-1130G7 outperforms Xeon 5160 by a whopping 772% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28041183
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.15no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency0.7233.56
Architecture codenameWoodcrest (2006)Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020)
Release dateJune 2006 (18 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$22no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed3 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4 GHz
Bus rateno data2 GT/s
L1 cache0 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature65 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage rangeB2=1.0V-1.5V, G0=.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7 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 configuration11
SocketLGA771FCBGA1598
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE32 Bitno data
FSB parity+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2DDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

Xeon 5160 0.61
i5-1130G7 5.32
+772%

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.

Xeon 5160 963
i5-1130G7 8455
+778%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.61 5.32
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 15 Watt

i5-1130G7 has a 772.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 433.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-1130G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5160 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon 5160 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-1130G7 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon 5160 and Core i5-1130G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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