i5-14400F vs Xeon E5-2689

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2689
2012
8 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
6.25
Core i5-14400F
2024
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.27
+160%

Core i5-14400F outperforms Xeon E5-2689 by a whopping 160% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2689 and Core i5-14400F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1084412
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data60.51
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesXeonno data
Power efficiency5.1423.69
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EP (2012)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date6 March 2012 (12 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$196

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2689 and Core i5-14400F 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size435 mm2215 mm2
Number of transistors2,270 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2689 and Core i5-14400F 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 configuration21
Socket20111700
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Core i5-14400F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX-+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2689 and Core i5-14400F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Core i5-14400F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Core i5-14400F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Core i5-14400F.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4016

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 E5-2689 6.25
i5-14400F 16.27
+160%

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 E5-2689 9922
i5-14400F 25837
+160%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.25 16.27
Recency 6 March 2012 8 January 2024
Physical cores 8 10
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 65 Watt

i5-14400F has a 160.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 25% more physical cores, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 76.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-14400F is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2689 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2689 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-14400F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2689 and Core i5-14400F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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