i7-11700 vs Xeon X5687

Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5687
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
3.41
Core i7-11700
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
12.63
+270%

Core i7-11700 outperforms Xeon X5687 by a whopping 270% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1566613
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.45no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.4318.04
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$121no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.86 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size239 mm2276 mm2
Maximum core temperature80 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700 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,LGA1366FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size288 GB128 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700.

PCIe version2.04.0
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 X5687 3.41
i7-11700 12.63
+270%

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
i7-11700 19686
+271%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.41 12.63
Recency 14 February 2011 16 March 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

i7-11700 has a 270.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-11700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5687 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5687 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-11700 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5687 and Core i7-11700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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