Intel Core i5-660 vs Intel Xeon D-1733NT

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Intel Core i5-660 or Intel Core i5-660 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-660 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-660, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1733NT features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1733NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2227 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-660 Name Intel Xeon D-1733NT
Intel Core i5 600 Group Intel Xeon D-1700
1 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-660 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-660 is 3.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Xeon D-1733NT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1733NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2 CPU Cores 8
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
2x Cores 8x Sunny Cove
None None 2.3 GHz
4 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.33 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-660 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-660 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon D-1733NT does not have integrated graphics.
10.1 Direct X --
12 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2010 Release date --
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
24 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name
5 Generation --
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
32 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 --
Decode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No AV1 --
No VC-1 --
Decode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No JPEG --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2400
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 53 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 53 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-660 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1733NT is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1156 Socket BGA 2227
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
512.0 KB L2-Cache 15.0 MB
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2022
Clarkdale Architecture Ice Lake
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
193 $ Release price 749 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
32 nm Technology 10 nm