Intel Xeon X5260 vs Intel Xeon W3503

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon X5260 and Intel Xeon W3503 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Memory. 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.

Intel Xeon X5260

Intel Xeon W3503

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon X5260

12x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 63% lower typical power consumption: 80 Watt vs 130 Watt
Around 61% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 0.436 vs 0.27
Around 25% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 31.038 vs 24.752
Around 23% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.121 vs 0.098
Around 62% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 0.907 vs 0.561
Around 79% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 3.139 vs 1.753

Specifications (specs)
L2 cache	6 MB vs 256 KB (per core)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	80 Watt vs 130 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	0.436 vs 0.27
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	31.038 vs 24.752
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.121 vs 0.098
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	0.907 vs 0.561
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.139 vs 1.753

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W3503

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 3 month(s) later

Launch date	March 2009 vs 11 Nov 2007

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon X5260
CPU 2: Intel Xeon W3503

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.436

0.27

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

31.038

24.752

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.121

0.098

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.907

0.561

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.139

1.753

Name	Intel Xeon X5260	Intel Xeon W3503
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	0.436	0.27
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	31.038	24.752
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.121	0.098
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	0.907	0.561
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.139	1.753
PassMark - Single thread mark		1025
PassMark - CPU mark		1118

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon X5260	Intel Xeon W3503
Essentials
Architecture codename	Wolfdale	Bloomfield
Launch date	11 Nov 2007	March 2009
Launch price (MSRP)	$851	$65
Place in performance rating	3299	3152
Processor Number	X5260
Series	Legacy Intel Xeon Processors
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Server	Server
Price now		$16.22
Value for money (0-100)		31.88
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.33 GHz
Bus Speed	1333 MHz
Die size	107 mm2	263 mm
L1 cache	128 KB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	6 MB	256 KB (per core)
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm	45 nm
Maximum core temperature	66°C
Number of cores	2	2
Number of threads	2
Transistor count	410 million	731 million
VID voltage range	0.8500V-1.3500V
L3 cache		4096 KB (shared)
Maximum frequency		2.4 GHz
Compatibility
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	LGA771	1366
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	80 Watt	130 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration		1
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Memory
Supported memory types		DDR3