Intel Core i7-3930K vs Intel Xeon X5690
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-3930K and Intel Xeon X5690 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3930K
- CPU is newer: launch date 8 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 2% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 3.73 GHz
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1742 vs 1713
- Around 24% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 787 vs 637
- Around 31% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4610 vs 3517
- Around 91% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 6.321 vs 3.301
- Around 14% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 65.02 vs 57.148
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | November 2011 vs February 2011 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz vs 3.73 GHz |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1742 vs 1713 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 787 vs 637 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4610 vs 3517 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.321 vs 3.301 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 65.02 vs 57.148 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon X5690
- Around 18% higher maximum core temperature: 78.5°C vs 66.8°C
- 4.5x more maximum memory size: 288 GB vs 64.23 GB
- Around 57% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 12914 vs 8205
- Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.762 vs 0.735
- Around 63% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 5.122 vs 3.141
- 2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 15.77 vs 7.34
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum core temperature | 78.5°C vs 66.8°C |
| Maximum memory size | 288 GB vs 64.23 GB |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 12914 vs 8205 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.762 vs 0.735 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.122 vs 3.141 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 15.77 vs 7.34 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-3930K
CPU 2: Intel Xeon X5690
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| Name | Intel Core i7-3930K | Intel Xeon X5690 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1742 | 1713 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 8205 | 12914 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 787 | 637 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4610 | 3517 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5049 | 0 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.321 | 3.301 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 65.02 | 57.148 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.735 | 0.762 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.141 | 5.122 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.34 | 15.77 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-3930K | Intel Xeon X5690 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge E | Westmere EP |
| Launch date | November 2011 | February 2011 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $611 | $205 |
| Place in performance rating | 2055 | 2267 |
| Price now | $397.99 | $149 |
| Processor Number | i7-3930K | X5690 |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | Legacy Intel® Xeon® Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 8.88 | 17.68 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Server |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.20 GHz | 3.46 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 6.4 GT/s QPI |
| Die size | 435 mm | 239 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 12288 KB (shared) | 12288 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 67 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 66.8°C | 78.5°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz | 3.73 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 6 |
| Number of threads | 12 | 12 |
| Transistor count | 2270 million | 1170 million |
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| VID voltage range | 0.600-1.350V | 0.750V-1.350V |
| Number of QPI Links | 2 | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 4 | 3 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 32 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64.23 GB | 288 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1066/1333/1600 | DDR3 800/1066/1333 |
| ECC memory support | ||
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 2 |
| Package Size | 52.5mm x 45.0mm | 42.5mm X 45mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA2011 | FCLGA1366 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 Watt | 130 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | |
| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 40-bit | |
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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