Xeon 6740E vs i3-1215U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
7.09
Xeon 6740E
2024
96 cores / 96 threads, 250 Watt
49.77
+602%

Xeon 6740E outperforms Core i3-1215U by a whopping 602% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking101637
Place by popularity21not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data18.71
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency43.1018.15
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Sierra Forest (2024)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)3 June 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$5,265

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)96
Threads896
Base clock speed1.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)4 MB (per module)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data84 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFCBGA17444710
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
Execution Units64no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2088

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-1215U 7.09
Xeon 6740E 49.77
+602%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-1215U 10853
Xeon 6740E 76167
+602%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.09 49.77
Recency 23 February 2022 3 June 2024
Physical cores 6 96
Threads 8 96
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 250 Watt

i3-1215U has 1566.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6740E, on the other hand, has a 602% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 1500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads.

The Xeon 6740E is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1215U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-1215U is a notebook processor while Xeon 6740E is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1215U and Xeon 6740E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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