Intel Core i3-3210 vs Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3

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Intel Core i3-3210 or Intel Core i3-3210 – 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 i3-3210 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3210, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-3210 Name Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon E5
3 Generation 5
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3210 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3210 is 3.2 GHz
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
4 Threads 32
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 16
2x Cores 16x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3210 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3210 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2012 Release date --
11.0 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name
22 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
6 Execution units --
7 Generation --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
32.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 135 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 135 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3210 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 40.0 MB cache.
Q1/2013 Release date Q3/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Haswell E
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 2011-3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 40.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
54216
54216
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
5248
5248

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
11089
11089
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1328
1328

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
7362
7362
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1113
1113

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
6076
6076
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
785
785

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
3740
3740
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2492
2492

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
2544
2544
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
282
282

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
1147
1147
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
522
522