Product Comparison: Intel Xeon X5660 vs Intel Xeon X5690
General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Xeon X5660
Xeon X5690
Origin
Costa Rica
China
About the Product
The six-core, twelve-thread Xeon X5660 processor, with advanced features like ECC memory support, Trusted Execution Technology and Virtualization Technology, is built to handle the ever-changing demands of a virtualized and consolidated computing environment.
Intel Xeon X5690 is a 32nm processor of the Westmere-EP family in LGA1366 design and can be used in two-socket systems. The Intel Xeon X5690 is clocked at 3.46 GHz and can reach up to 3.6 GHz when Turbo Boost is enabled.
Package Size
Height
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
Width
3.4 in.
3.4 in.
Depth
1.5 in.
2.4 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
1.1 lbs.
Details
Socket
FCLGA1366
FCLGA1366
Lithography
32 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Server
Server
Code Name
Westmere EP
Westmere EP
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Xeon X5660 CPU Processor
- Easy upgrade for my old server. Simple install.
- Best upgrade option for an X58 based system. I like it.
- Awesome processor. Installation was easy.
- I used this for an old Intel SC5500BC motherboard. Works well.
- Very good processors for socket LGA1366.
Intel Xeon X5690 CPU Processor
- Working great, easy to install.
- Good CPU, good socket.
- No installing problems, nice server processor.
- Convenient socket, good Intel processor.
- Replacing a CPU is not as straightforward.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
6
6
CPU Threads
12
12
Clock Speed
2.8 GHz
3.46 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
3.73 GHz
Max TDP
95 W
130 W
Max Temperature
81.3 °C
78.5 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Xeon X5660 CPU Processor
- Super fast and efficient for the price.
- Multiple virtual machines open and still fast!
- It is fast, worked right of box and as expected.
- Excellent value for money! Good for my board, easy to install, fast speeds.
- It's powerful, fast, and runs cool.
Intel Xeon X5690 CPU Processor
- Installed this in my 2010 Mac tower as part of an overall upgrade. It’s working great!
- Fast and cool CPU.
- Excellent server processor, works stably. I like it.
- The most powerful priced variant for starting a game hosting.
- Powerful, fast processor for a good price.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
384 kB
384 kB
L2 Cache Size
1500 kB
1500 kB
L3 Cache Size
12000 kB
12000 kB
Max Memory Size
288 GB
288 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
3
3
Max Memory Bandwidth
32 GB/s
32 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Xeon X5660 CPU Processor
- Has 12 MB L3 cache. Great processor.
- 6 cores, 12 MB cache. Very fast. Good memory support.
- They are very energy efficient and stable. Memory support is great for my needs.
- The best choice for low cost professional systems. Fine works with my DDR3 memory.
- I replaced a Xeon W3565 with this X5660. More threads, power, and runs cooler. Supported DDR3 memory type.
Intel Xeon X5690 CPU Processor
- Installed CPU into a MAC PRO 5,1 - single CPU board. Getting full 64GB 1333Mhz memory available now!
- 12MB cache in server CPU looks great.
- Fast memory, I like this CPU.
- Using 8Gbx2 DDR3 1333 Mhz. Powerful Intel chip!
- RAM 12GB is not compatible, a maximum 8GB.
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
Manual
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