Intel Xeon X5690 6-core LGA 1366
Intel
40 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Xeon X5690 6-core LGA 1366
78 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Intel Xeon X5690 is a popular upgrade for older Mac Pro towers and X58-based systems, with many users reporting significant performance boosts and seamless installation. However, several verified buyers received used processors with thermal paste residue, contradicting the "new" listing, which has caused frustration. Overall, the processor delivers excellent value for extending the life of legacy workstations, but the seller's condition claims are inconsistent.
Pros
- Significant performance boost in older systems
- Easy installation with proper preparation
- Great value for extending legacy workstation life
- Compatible with Mac Pro 5,1 and X58 motherboards
- Fast shipping and good packaging from some sellers
Cons
- Received used processors listed as new
- Thermal paste residue on some units
- High shipping fees for some orders
- Long delivery times for international orders
- Overpriced compared to eBay alternatives
Performance boost 10
Condition misrepresentation 4
Ease of installation 6
Value for money 5
Compatibility 7
Shipping speed 4
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| Intel Xeon X5690 | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Xeon | Xeon Gold |
| Model | X5690 | 6526Y |
| Codename | Westmere-EP | — |
| Class | server | server |
| Process | 32★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 16★ |
| Threads | 12 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1366 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 80★ |
| TDP | 130★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Xeon X5690 6-core LGA 1366
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.