i5-4570T vs Xeon X5687

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5687
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
3.34
+64.5%
Core i5-4570T
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.03

Xeon X5687 outperforms Core i5-4570T by an impressive 65% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15811921
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.710.23
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.425.46
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)2 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$121$222

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon X5687 has 1513% better value for money than i5-4570T.

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.86 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)4096 KB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size239 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature80 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,170 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T 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,LGA1366FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T. 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++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size288 GB32 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T.

PCIe version2.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 X5687 3.34
+64.5%
i5-4570T 2.03

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 X5687 5309
+64.9%
i5-4570T 3219

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.34 2.03
Recency 14 February 2011 2 June 2013
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon X5687 has a 64.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i5-4570T, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 271.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon X5687 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4570T in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5687 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-4570T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5687 and Core i5-4570T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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