Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Xeon X5690
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-7700K and Intel Xeon X5690 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, 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), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7700K
- CPU is newer: launch date 5 year(s) 11 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 21% higher clock speed: 4.50 GHz vs 3.73 GHz
- Around 27% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 78.5°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm
- Around 43% lower typical power consumption: 91 Watt vs 130 Watt
- Around 58% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2710 vs 1713
- Around 95% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1239 vs 637
- Around 35% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4751 vs 3517
- Around 96% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 6.484 vs 3.301
- Around 85% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 105.712 vs 57.148
- Around 7% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.816 vs 0.762
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 3 January 2017 vs February 2011 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz vs 3.73 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 78.5°C |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 32 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 91 Watt vs 130 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2710 vs 1713 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1239 vs 637 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4751 vs 3517 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.484 vs 3.301 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 105.712 vs 57.148 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.816 vs 0.762 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon X5690
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 4 more threads: 12 vs 8
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 4.5x more maximum memory size: 288 GB vs 64 GB
- Around 34% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 12914 vs 9631
- Around 60% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 5.122 vs 3.196
- Around 95% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 15.77 vs 8.073
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 vs 8 |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12288 KB (shared) vs 8 MB |
| Maximum memory size | 288 GB vs 64 GB |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 12914 vs 9631 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.122 vs 3.196 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 15.77 vs 8.073 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-7700K
CPU 2: Intel Xeon X5690
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| Name | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Xeon X5690 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2710 | 1713 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9631 | 12914 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1239 | 637 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4751 | 3517 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3469 | 0 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.484 | 3.301 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 105.712 | 57.148 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.816 | 0.762 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.196 | 5.122 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 8.073 | 15.77 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2080 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4346 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 7222 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2080 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4346 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 7222 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Xeon X5690 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake | Westmere EP |
| Launch date | 3 January 2017 | February 2011 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $339 | $205 |
| Place in performance rating | 987 | 2267 |
| Price now | $354.49 | $149 |
| Processor Number | i7-7700K | X5690 |
| Series | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | Legacy Intel® Xeon® Processors |
| Status | Launched | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.00 | 17.68 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Server |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 4.20 GHz | 3.46 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 6.4 GT/s QPI |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12288 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 78.5°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz | 3.73 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 6 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 12 |
| Unlocked | ||
| Die size | 239 mm | |
| Transistor count | 1170 million | |
| VID voltage range | 0.750V-1.350V | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 3 |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 288 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V | DDR3 800/1066/1333 |
| ECC memory support | ||
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 32 GB/s | |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x5912 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 2 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 42.5mm X 45mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA1366 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 91 Watt | 130 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 40-bit | |
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| 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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