Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600K outperforms Xeon X5550 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-2600K is 650 days newer than Xeon X5550.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 6% better in Rust than Xeon X5550 - 163 vs 154 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon X5550 doesn't have integrated graphics
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
163
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.93/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$151.58
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 111 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Server/Workstation • Mar 30th, 2009
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon X5550 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Mar 30th, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Xeon | Collection | Core i7 |
Gainestown | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
20.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |