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) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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Name | Intel Xeon X5260 | Intel Xeon W3503 |
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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 | |
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Essentials |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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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 |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Memory |
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Supported memory types | DDR3 |