Intel Xeon W-3223 | Intel Core i5-660 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon W-3223 and the Intel Core i5-660 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon W-3223 8 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the Intel Core i5-660 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2010. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 (17) | CPU group | Intel Core i5 600 (6) |
7 | Generation | 1 |
Cascade Lake W | Architecture | Clarkdale |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Xeon W-3323 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-3223 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-660 clocks with 3.33 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon W-3223 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-660 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.33 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.60 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) |
GPU frequency | 0.50 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.73 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 24 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 1024 GB of memory in a maximum of 6 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon W-3223, while the Intel Core i5-660 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon W-3223 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-660 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
128.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 0.50 MB |
16.50 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon W-3223 has a TDP of 160 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-660 is 73 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon W-3223 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-660 |
160 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 73 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-3223 has 16.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-660 is at 4.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Xeon W-3223 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-660 |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
LGA 3647 | Socket | LGA 1156 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2010 |
749 $ | Release price | 193 $ |
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Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-660
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-660
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-660
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-660
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-660
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-660
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-660
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3223
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-660
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-3223 | Intel Core i5-660 |
Apple Mac Pro (2019) | Unknown |