Product Comparison: Intel Xeon E5620 vs Intel Core i7-2600

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Intel Xeon E5620 CPU Processor

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General Specifications

Brand

Intel

Model

Xeon E5620

Core i7-2600

Origin

China

About the Product

This is Westmere-EP architecture processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, and is based on 32 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 2660 MHz.

Part of Intel's family of 2nd generation Intel Core computer processors, the Intel Core i7-2600 Processor delivers speed and smooth performance - whether you're creating high-definition videos, playing 3D games, or simply browsing the Internet.

Package Size

Height

5.5 in.

4.5 in.

Width

4.7 in.

4 in.

Depth

2 in.

3.2 in.

Weight

1.1 lbs.

0.85 lbs.

Intel Xeon E5620

Intel Core i7-2600

Intel Xeon E5620

Intel Core i7-2600

Intel Xeon E5620

Intel Core i7-2600

Details

Socket

FCLGA1366

Lithography

32 nm

Type of Processors

Server

Desktop

Code Name

Westmere EP

Sandy Bridge

What customers say about "Details"

Intel Xeon E5620 CPU Processor

Reliable processor, due to the 32nm process technology.
Nice socket, easy to install. Happy with the purchase.
Excellent performance for the server processor due to the socket.
The socket is outdated, with no potential.
FCLGA1366 is already old, the motherboard is hard to find.

Intel Core i7-2600 CPU Processor

I replaced it with the Thermalright Siver Arrow Dual Fan (which does fit an 1155 socket).
Intel is extreme! Great socket for my case.
Great for my build with this socket.
1155 socket fits my motherboard. Great!
Fast processor, but on a dead socket.

Technical Specifications

CPU Cores

CPU Threads

Clock Speed

2.4 GHz

3.4 GHz

Turbo Clock Speed

2.66 GHz

3.8 GHz

Max TDP

80 W

95 W

Max Temperature

77.6 °C

72.6 °C

Data Width

64 bits

Virtualization Technology

Yes

Intel Xeon E5620

Intel Core i7-2600

Intel Xeon E5620

Intel Core i7-2600

Intel Xeon E5620

Intel Core i7-2600

Intel Xeon E5620

Intel Core i7-2600

Intel Xeon E5620

Intel Core i7-2600

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"

Intel Xeon E5620 CPU Processor

Heats up poorly, if not overclocked.
It does not heat up, 4 cores, thinks quickly and does not require an upgrade for another couple of years.
Heats up a bit! at idle 32 degrees, under load 45!
Good CPU, powerful and not expensive.
The processor is very hot. Dislike.

Intel Core i7-2600 CPU Processor

Fast stock clock speed with an additional 400 MHz available through Intel's speed boost.
Extremely impressed with the speed. I use all cores and theads for development.
Great speed and processing power.
Great processing speed. Runs twice as fast as the core2 duo desktop that it replaced.
It gives great speed for a variety of computing tasks.

Cache And Memory Specifications

L1 Cache Size

256 kB

L2 Cache Size

1024 kB

L3 Cache Size

12000 kB

8000 kB

Max Memory Size

288 GB

32 GB

Memory Types