Product Comparison: Intel Core i7-950 vs Intel Xeon X5650


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Intel Core i7-950 CPU Processor
Intel Xeon X5650 CPU Processor
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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i7-950
Xeon X5650
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Core i7-950 runs at 3.06GHz, 4.8 GT / s bus, and has an 8MB L3 cache. Heat dissipation of the processor 130W. Only DDR3 1066 and 1333 MHz memory are officially supported. An amazing processor for every task.
Xeon X5650 is the most popular model in the series. This 6-core, 12-thread processor has excellent overclocking potential, thanks to which it is not at all necessary to spend money on older models.
Package Size
Height
4.9 in.
5.5 in.
Width
4.4 in.
4.7 in.
Depth
2.8 in.
2 in.
Weight
1.3 lbs.
1.54 lbs.
Details
Socket
FCLGA1366
FCLGA1366
Lithography
45 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Server
Code Name
Bloomfield
Westmere EP
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i7-950 CPU Processor
  • The LGA 1366 socket is secure and makes this CPU simple to place and clamp.
  • The unit is extremely easy to install, fitting snugly into LGA1366 socket.
  • Best value CPU for the 1366 socket at the moment.
  • The setup was easy, install was a breeze, and the computer is a powerhouse.
  • No problems installing. Has amazing socket.
Intel Xeon X5650 CPU Processor
  • A socket with a very broad range of processor options.
  • Runs great. Easy to install. Amazing socket.
  • Installation was very simple. Great socket for this processor.
  • No complaints. Installation was easy with this socket.
  • Installation was a breeze. This socket type is perfect for such a powerful processor.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
6
CPU Threads
8
12
Clock Speed
3.06 GHz
2.66 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.33 GHz
3.06 GHz
Max TDP
130 W
95 W
Max Temperature
67.9 °C
81.3 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i7-950 CPU Processor
  • Very fast, easy to install and hard working. Great for gaming.
  • I do a lot of 3D work, and this is a dynamic and fast processor.
  • It has worked flawlessly since day one, is great for multitasking and very fast and is therefore highly recommended.
  • It's fast, really fast and runs extremely cool.
  • Temps are great with 70C being average under stress.
Intel Xeon X5650 CPU Processor
  • Beautiful processor. Cool, quiet and fast.
  • Solid CPU. It's been running flawlessly since I installed it.
  • Works great. It is working like a champ.
  • 6 months later and still blazing fast.
  • No words needed. This thing is blazing fast. Great processor.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
192 kB
L2 Cache Size
1000 kB
1536 kB
L3 Cache Size
8000 kB
12000 kB
Max Memory Size
24 GB
288 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
3
3
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
32 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i7-950 CPU Processor
  • Installed flawlessly and has been solid as a rock. Great works with 16GB memory.
  • This is a great chip very fast and I haven't even overclocked it yet. Enough cache for games.
  • Super fast and can run everyone of your applications. 8MB of cache is great.
  • I like that I can install up to 3 memory sticks.
  • Excellent maximum memory capacity. Highly recommend.
Intel Xeon X5650 CPU Processor
  • Fast, powerful, and energy efficient. Supports 288GB DDR3 memory.
  • Great for a server room with so much memory supported.
  • Everything is fine here, both the amount of cache and the maximum amount of memory.
  • Highly recommend this processor for its cache size.
  • Handles 260GB of storage easily.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link

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