CPU
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Xeon X5698
Pentium Gold G5600T
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. The Xeon X5698 is positioned at rank #659 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5698
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5698 | Pentium Gold G5600T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5698 | Pentium Gold G5600T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5698 and Pentium Gold G5600T
Xeon X5698
The Xeon X5698 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (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: 3,447 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium Gold G5600T
The Pentium Gold G5600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,496 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon X5698 and Pentium Gold G5600T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon X5698 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5600T — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon X5698 (base: 4.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon X5698 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5600T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5698 scores 3,447 against the Pentium Gold G5600T's 3,496 — a 1.4% lead for the Pentium Gold G5600T. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5698 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold G5600T.
| Feature | Xeon X5698 | Pentium Gold G5600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+33% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+33% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12288 kB (total)+200% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,447 | 3,496+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5698 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G5600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5698 versus DDR4-2400 on the Pentium Gold G5600T — the Pentium Gold G5600T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5698) vs 2 (Pentium Gold G5600T).
| Feature | Xeon X5698 | Pentium Gold G5600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1151 |
| 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 X5698) vs VT-x (Pentium Gold G5600T). The Pentium Gold G5600T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon X5698 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5698 targets Workstation, Pentium Gold G5600T targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Xeon X5698 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5698 | Pentium Gold G5600T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Workstation | Low Power |
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