Xeon Platinum 8368Q vs i3-3250

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3250
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.60
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
2021
38 cores / 76 threads, 270 Watt
30.50
+1806%

Xeon Platinum 8368Q outperforms Core i3-3250 by a whopping 1806% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3250 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2114145
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.16no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.6510.30
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ice Lake-SP (2021)
Release date9 June 2013 (11 years ago)6 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$138no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3250 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q 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)38
Threads476
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)57 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C85 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3250 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3250 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-3250 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q 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 i3-3250 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3250 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB6 TB
Max memory channels28
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 i3-3250 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3250 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1664

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.

i3-3250 1.60
Xeon Platinum 8368Q 30.50
+1806%

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.

i3-3250 2442
Xeon Platinum 8368Q 46681
+1812%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.60 30.50
Recency 9 June 2013 6 April 2021
Physical cores 2 38
Threads 4 76
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 270 Watt

i3-3250 has 390.9% lower power consumption.

Xeon Platinum 8368Q, on the other hand, has a 1806.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 1800% more physical cores and 1800% more threads, and a 120% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Platinum 8368Q is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3250 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3250 is a desktop processor while Xeon Platinum 8368Q is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3250 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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