CPU
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Xeon X5677
Core i5-7300HQ
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon X5677 is positioned at rank 550 and the Core i5-7300HQ is on rank 698, so the Xeon X5677 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5677
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7300HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5677 | Core i5-7300HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5677 | Core i5-7300HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5677 and Core i5-7300HQ
Xeon X5677
The Xeon X5677 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,054 points. Launch price was $350.
Core i5-7300HQ
The Core i5-7300HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,077 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5677 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i5-7300HQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Xeon X5677 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7300HQ — a 6.4% clock advantage for the Xeon X5677 (base: 3.46 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon X5677 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-7300HQ uses Kaby Lake-H (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5677 scores 5,054 against the Core i5-7300HQ's 5,077 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-7300HQ. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5677 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7300HQ.
| Feature | Xeon X5677 | Core i5-7300HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.73 GHz+7% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.46 GHz+38% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+100% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Kaby Lake-H (2017) |
| PassMark | 5,054 | 5,077 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5677 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-7300HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5677 versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i5-7300HQ — the Core i5-7300HQ supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5677) vs 2 (Core i5-7300HQ).
| Feature | Xeon X5677 | Core i5-7300HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5677) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7300HQ). The Core i5-7300HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon X5677 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5677 targets Workstation, Core i5-7300HQ targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Xeon X5677 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5677 | Core i5-7300HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Workstation | Mobile |
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