Core i5-13600KF vs Xeon X5680

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5680
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.42
Core i5-13600KF
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.48
+454%

Core i5-13600KF outperforms Xeon X5680 by a whopping 454% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5680 and Core i5-13600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1273184
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.1456.68
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont
Release date14 February 2010 (14 years ago)27 September 2022 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$172$294
Current price$69 (0.4x MSRP)$405 (1.4x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13600KF has 40386% better value for money than Xeon X5680.

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5680 and Core i5-13600KF 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed3.33 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus supportno data4 × 16 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size239 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature79 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5680 and Core i5-13600KF 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA1366FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt125 W, 181 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5680 and Core i5-13600KF. 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++
AVXno data+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Xeon X5680 and Core i5-13600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5680 and Core i5-13600KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5680 and Core i5-13600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size288 GB192 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5680 and Core i5-13600KF.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 X5680 4.42
i5-13600KF 24.48
+454%

Core i5-13600KF outperforms Xeon X5680 by 454% 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 X5680 6831
i5-13600KF 37856
+454%

Core i5-13600KF outperforms Xeon X5680 by 454% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Xeon X5680 530
i5-13600KF 2752
+419%

Core i5-13600KF outperforms Xeon X5680 by 419% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Xeon X5680 2447
i5-13600KF 15433
+531%

Core i5-13600KF outperforms Xeon X5680 by 531% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.42 24.48
Recency 14 February 2010 27 September 2022
Physical cores 6 14
Threads 12 20
Cost $172 $294
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 125 Watt

The Core i5-13600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5680 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5680 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-13600KF is a desktop one.


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