i5-10600K vs Xeon X3480

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X3480
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.06
Core i5-10600K
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
9.00
+337%

Core i5-10600K outperforms Xeon X3480 by a whopping 337% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1892846
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data15.22
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.056.81
Architecture codenameno dataComet Lake (2020)
Release date1 April 2010 (14 years ago)30 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$262

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.06 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.73 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB Intel® Smart Cache12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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 X3480 2.06
i5-10600K 9.00
+337%

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 X3480 3273
i5-10600K 14300
+337%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.06 9.00
Recency 1 April 2010 30 April 2020
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon X3480 has 31.6% lower power consumption.

i5-10600K, on the other hand, has a 336.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-10600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3480 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X3480 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-10600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X3480 and Core i5-10600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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