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.

 

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 3289 3143
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