Key Differences
In short — Xeon E5-2420 outperforms Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Xeon E5-2420 is 979 days newer than Core i7-860.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E5-2420
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-860 - 12 vs 8 threads
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Server/Workstation • May 14th, 2012
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E5-2420 | vs | Intel Core i7-860 |
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May 14th, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Xeon E5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge-EN | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
1.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
2.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
19.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |