i7-3525M vs Xeon X5550
Primary details
Comparing Xeon X5550 and Core i7-3525M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance ranking | 1927 | not rated |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.32 | no data |
Market segment | Server | Laptop |
Architecture codename | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
Release date | 30 March 2009 (15 years ago) | 1 November 2012 (11 years ago) |
Launch price (MSRP) | $62 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Xeon X5550 and Core i7-3525M 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) | 2 (Dual-core) |
Threads | 8 | 4 |
Base clock speed | 2.66 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
Boost clock speed | 3.06 GHz | 3.6 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) | 4 MB (shared) |
Chip lithography | 45 nm | 22 nm |
Die size | 263 mm2 | 160 mm2 |
Maximum core temperature | 75 °C | no data |
Number of transistors | 731 million | 1,480 million |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon X5550 and Core i7-3525M 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 | 1 |
Socket | FCLGA1366,PLGA1366 | Intel BGA1023 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5550 and Core i7-3525M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
AES-NI | - | + |
AVX | - | + |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
Turbo Boost Technology | 1.0 | no data |
Hyper-Threading Technology | + | + |
Idle States | + | no data |
Demand Based Switching | + | no data |
PAE | 40 Bit | no data |
Status | Discontinued | no data |
Security technologies
Xeon X5550 and Core i7-3525M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT | + | + |
EDB | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5550 and Core i7-3525M are enumerated here.
VT-d | + | + |
VT-x | + | + |
EPT | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5550 and Core i7-3525M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR3 | unknown Dual-channel |
Maximum memory size | 144 GB | no data |
Max memory channels | 3 | no data |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 32 GB/s | no data |
ECC memory support | + | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | N/A | Intel HD 4000 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5550 and Core i7-3525M.
PCIe version | 2.0 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
Recency | 30 March 2009 | 1 November 2012 |
Physical cores | 4 | 2 |
Threads | 8 | 4 |
Chip lithography | 45 nm | 22 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
Xeon X5550 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.
i7-3525M, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Xeon X5550 and Core i7-3525M. We've got no test results to judge.
Be aware that Xeon X5550 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-3525M is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5550 and Core i7-3525M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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