Ultra 5 226V vs Xeon X5698

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5698
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
2.17
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
11.99
+453%

Core Ultra 5 226V outperforms Xeon X5698 by a whopping 453% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5698 and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1845641
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency1.5866.75
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5698 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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 cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed4.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache12288 KB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size239 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5698 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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
Socket1366Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5698 and Core Ultra 5 226V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+

Security technologies

Xeon X5698 and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5698 and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5698 and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5698 and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

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 X5698 2.17
Ultra 5 226V 11.99
+453%

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 X5698 3447
Ultra 5 226V 19050
+453%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.17 11.99
Recency 14 February 2011 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 226V has a 452.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 664.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 226V is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5698 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5698 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 226V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5698 and Core Ultra 5 226V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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