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Intel Xeon W5590 vs X5570
- Interface
- Core clock speed
- Max video memory
- Memory type
- Memory clock speed
- Maximum resolution
- Interface
- Core clock speed
- Max video memory
- Memory type
- Memory clock speed
- Maximum resolution
General info
Comparing Xeon W5590 and Xeon X5570 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance rating | 1528 | 1520 |
Value for money | 5.02 | 2.98 |
Market segment | Server | Server |
Architecture codename | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
Release date | August 2009 (13 years ago) | March 2009 (13 years ago) |
Launch price (MSRP) | $270 | $49 |
Current price | $205 (0.8x MSRP) | $70 (1.4x MSRP) |
Technical specs
Xeon W5590 and Xeon X5570 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 | 4 (Quad-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
Threads | 8 | 8 |
Base clock speed | 3.33 GHz | 2.93 GHz |
Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 3.33 GHz |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |
Chip lithography | 45 nm | 45 nm |
Die size | 263 mm2 | 263 mm2 |
Maximum core temperature | 67 °C | 75 °C |
Number of transistors | 731 million | 731 million |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Unlocked multiplier | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon W5590 and Xeon X5570 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 configuration | 2 | 2 |
Socket | FCLGA1366 | FCLGA1366 |
Thermal design power (TDP) | 130 Watt | 95 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W5590 and Xeon X5570. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
AES-NI | - | no data |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
Turbo Boost Technology | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Hyper-Threading Technology | + | + |
Idle States | + | + |
Demand Based Switching | + | + |
PAE | 40 Bit | 40 Bit |
Security technologies
Xeon W5590 and Xeon X5570 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT | + | + |
EDB | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W5590 and Xeon X5570 are enumerated here.
VT-d | + | + |
VT-x | + | + |
EPT | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W5590 and Xeon X5570. Depending on the motherboards, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
Maximum memory size | 144 GB | 144 GB |
Max memory channels | 3 | 3 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 32 GB/s | 32 GB/s |
ECC memory support | + | + |
Benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Overall 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.
- Passmark
- GeekBench 5 Single-Core
- GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
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%
Benchmark coverage: 37%
Benchmark coverage: 37%
Mining hashrates
Cryptocurrency mining performance of Xeon W5590 and Xeon X5570. Usually measured in megahashes per second.
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 9.4 Mh/s | 9.3 Mh/s |
Gaming performance
Advantages and disadvantages
Performance rating | 3.21 | 3.24 |
Cost | $270 | $49 |
Boost clock speed | 3333 | 2933 |
Thermal design power (TDP) | 130 Watt | 95 Watt |
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