Intel Xeon E5-2689 vs Intel Core i7-4790K
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E5-2689 and Intel Core i7-4790K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support. Benchmark processor performance analysis: 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), PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, 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 Xeon E5-2689
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 4
- 8 more threads: 16 vs 8
- 12x more maximum memory size: 384 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 55% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 9.219 vs 5.95
- Around 23% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 123.121 vs 100.106
- Around 40% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.974 vs 0.695
- Around 37% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.868 vs 2.814
- Around 33% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 9.539 vs 7.147
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 8 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 16 vs 8 |
| Maximum memory size | 384 GB vs 32 GB |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.219 vs 5.95 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 123.121 vs 100.106 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.974 vs 0.695 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.868 vs 2.814 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 9.539 vs 7.147 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4790K
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 2 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 22% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- Around 42% higher maximum core temperature: 74.04°C vs 52°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm
- Around 31% lower typical power consumption: 88 Watt vs 115 Watt
| Launch date | 1 June 2013 vs 6 Mar 2012 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz vs 3.6 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 74.04°C vs 52°C |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 32 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 88 Watt vs 115 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon E5-2689
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4790K
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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| Name | Intel Xeon E5-2689 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.219 | 5.95 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 123.121 | 100.106 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.974 | 0.695 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.868 | 2.814 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 9.539 | 7.147 |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2466 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 8069 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1070 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3995 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2818 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1279 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2489 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3454 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1279 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2489 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3454 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Xeon E5-2689 | Intel Core i7-4790K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge | Devil's Canyon |
| Launch date | 6 Mar 2012 | 1 June 2013 |
| Place in performance rating | 2155 | 1529 |
| Processor Number | E5-2689 | i7-4790K |
| Vertical segment | Server | Desktop |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $339 | |
| Price now | $306.99 | |
| Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.73 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.6 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s QPI | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 52°C | 74.04°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.6 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
| Number of cores | 8 | 4 |
| Number of QPI Links | 2 | |
| Number of threads | 16 | 8 |
| VID voltage range | 0.6V - 1.35V | |
| Die size | 177 mm | |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Transistor count | 1400 Million | |
| Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 384 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | LGA2011 | FCLGA1150 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 115 Watt | 88 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | x4, x8, x16 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 2S | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x412 | |
| Execution Units | 20 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.25 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.25 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 2 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| DisplayPort | ||
| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 3840x2160@24Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | 1920x1200@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | |
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