Xeon 6780E vs i3-3120ME
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-3120ME and Xeon 6780E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Server |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Sierra Forest (2024) |
| Release date | 1 August 2012 (12 years ago) | 3 June 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $11,350 |
Detailed specifications
Core i3-3120ME and Xeon 6780E 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 144 |
| Threads | 4 | 144 |
| Base clock speed | 2.4 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.4 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 4 MB (per module) |
| L3 cache | 3 MB (shared) | 108 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 5 nm |
| Die size | 118 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 85 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-3120ME and Xeon 6780E 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 configuration | 1 | 2 |
| Socket | Intel BGA1023 | 4710 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 330 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3120ME and Xeon 6780E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
Core i3-3120ME and Xeon 6780E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3120ME and Xeon 6780E are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3120ME and Xeon 6780E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | unknown Dual-channel | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 4000 | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3120ME and Xeon 6780E.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 88 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 1 August 2012 | 3 June 2024 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 144 |
| Threads | 4 | 144 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 330 Watt |
i3-3120ME has 842.9% lower power consumption.
Xeon 6780E, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 years, 7100% more physical cores and 3500% more threads, and a 340% more advanced lithography process.
We couldn't decide between Core i3-3120ME and Xeon 6780E. We've got no test results to judge.
Be aware that Core i3-3120ME is a notebook processor while Xeon 6780E is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3120ME and Xeon 6780E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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