Xeon D-1813NT vs i3-3240

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3240
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.52
Xeon D-1813NT
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 42 Watt
5.05
+232%

Xeon D-1813NT outperforms Core i3-3240 by a whopping 232% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3240 and Xeon D-1813NT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21581230
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.62no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.5210.96
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)1 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$75no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3240 and Xeon D-1813NT 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache3 MB (shared)10240 KB
Chip lithography22 nmno data
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3240 and Xeon D-1813NT 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA2227
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt42 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3240 and Xeon D-1813NT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssistno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-3240 and Xeon D-1813NT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key-no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3240 and Xeon D-1813NT are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3240 and Xeon D-1813NT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB256 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3240 and Xeon D-1813NT integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3240 and Xeon D-1813NT.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data16
USB revisionno data3.0
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data24
Number of USB portsno data4
Integrated LANno data+

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.

i3-3240 1.52
Xeon D-1813NT 5.05
+232%

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.

i3-3240 2320
Xeon D-1813NT 7732
+233%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.52 5.05
Recency 3 September 2012 1 October 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 42 Watt

Xeon D-1813NT has a 232.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 31% lower power consumption.

The Xeon D-1813NT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3240 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3240 is a desktop processor while Xeon D-1813NT is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3240 and Xeon D-1813NT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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