Core i7-990X EE vs Xeon E5-2689
Aggregate performance score
Xeon E5-2689 outperforms i7-990X EE by an impressive 50% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon E5-2689 and Core i7-990X EE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 996 | 1298 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.39 | no data |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Series | Xeon | Core i7 (Desktop) |
| Architecture codename | no data | Gulftown (2010−2011) |
| Release date | 6 March 2012 (12 years ago) | no data |
| Current price | $76 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Xeon E5-2689 and Core i7-990X EE 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 cores | 8 (Octa-Core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 3.73 GHz |
| Bus support | no data | 6400 MHz |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon E5-2689 and Core i7-990X EE 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.
| Socket | no data | LGA-1366 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 115 Watt | 130 Watt |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Core i7-990X EE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | no 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.
Xeon E5-2689 outperforms Core i7-990X EE by 50% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Xeon E5-2689 outperforms Core i7-990X EE by 50% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 6.41 | 4.28 |
| Physical cores | 8 | 6 |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 115 Watt | 130 Watt |
The Xeon E5-2689 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-990X EE in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon E5-2689 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-990X EE is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2689 and Core i7-990X EE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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