Xeon X5690 vs Core i7-6820HK

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

7031

Passmark Score

7012

Performance Difference

Xeon X5690 is 0.3% faster than Core i7-6820HK

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Xeon X5690 performs 0.3% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Xeon X5690 and Core i7-6820HK.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Xeon X5690 and Core i7-6820HK

Intel

Xeon X5690

The Xeon X5690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,031 points. Launch price was $205.

General Information

Type:server
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$205
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:14 February 2011 (14 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
Performance Ranking Position:1576

Technical Specifications

Cores:6
Threads:12
Die Size:239 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache:12288 kB (total)
Max Frequency:3.73 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.46 GHz
Transistor Count:1,170 million
Process Technology:32 nm
Max Core Temperature:79 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:LGA1366
Power Consumption (TDP):130 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3
Memory Channels:3
Memory Bandwidth:32 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:288 GB
Intel

Core i7-6820HK

The Core i7-6820HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,012 points. Launch price was $378.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:Intel Core i7
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$378
Release Date:1 September 2015 (10 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Skylake (2015−2016)
Performance Ranking Position:1579

Technical Specifications

Cores:4
Threads:8
Die Size:122 mm2
L1 Cache:256 kB
L2 Cache:1 MB
L3 Cache:8 MB
Max Frequency:3.6 GHz
Multiplicador:27
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.7 GHz
Type De Autocarro:DMI 3.0
Process Technology:14 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Max Core Temperature:100 °C
Velocidade Dos Pneus:4 × 8 GT/s
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:BGA1440
Power Consumption (TDP):45 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3, DDR4
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:34.134 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:64 GB

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