i5-655K vs Xeon X5470
Aggregate performance score
Xeon X5470 outperforms Core i5-655K by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon X5470 and Core i5-655K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1989 | 2281 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 1.44 | 1.65 |
| Architecture codename | no data | Clarkdale (2010−2011) |
| Release date | 1 July 2008 (16 years ago) | 30 May 2010 (14 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Xeon X5470 and Core i5-655K 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 | no data | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | no data | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.33 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 3.46 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 2.5 GT/s |
| L1 cache | no data | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 4 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | no data | 81 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 63 °C | 73 °C |
| Number of transistors | no data | 382 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
| VID voltage range | 0.85V-1.35V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon X5470 and Core i5-655K 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 | no data | 1 |
| Socket | LGA771 | FCLGA1156 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 73 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5470 and Core i5-655K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.2 |
| AES-NI | - | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | - | 1.0 |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | - | + |
| Idle States | + | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | + | - |
| Demand Based Switching | + | - |
| PAE | no data | 36 Bit |
| FDI | no data | + |
| FSB parity | + | no data |
Security technologies
Xeon X5470 and Core i5-655K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | - | + |
| EDB | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5470 and Core i5-655K are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
| EPT | - | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5470 and Core i5-655K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 16.38 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 21 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® Processors |
| Clear Video HD | no data | + |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X5470 and Core i5-655K integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | no data | 2 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5470 and Core i5-655K.
| PCIe version | no data | 2.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.90 | 1.32 |
| Recency | 1 July 2008 | 30 May 2010 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 73 Watt |
Xeon X5470 has a 43.9% higher aggregate performance score.
i5-655K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 64.4% lower power consumption.
The Xeon X5470 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-655K in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon X5470 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-655K is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5470 and Core i5-655K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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