Xeon Bronze 3408U vs i5-2320

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2320
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.40
Xeon Bronze 3408U
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
6.24
+160%

Xeon Bronze 3408U outperforms Core i5-2320 by a whopping 160% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2320 and Xeon Bronze 3408U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17921088
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.3427.30
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.304.55
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)10 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$160$425

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon Bronze 3408U has 7929% better value for money than i5-2320.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2320 and Xeon Bronze 3408U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz1.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)22.5 MB
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data79 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2320 and Xeon Bronze 3408U 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 configuration11
SocketLGA1155FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2320 and Xeon Bronze 3408U. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-2320 and Xeon Bronze 3408U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2320 and Xeon Bronze 3408U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2320 and Xeon Bronze 3408U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4000
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2320 and Xeon Bronze 3408U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2320 and Xeon Bronze 3408U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1680

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.

i5-2320 2.40
Xeon Bronze 3408U 6.24
+160%

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.

i5-2320 3676
Xeon Bronze 3408U 9557
+160%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.40 6.24
Recency 4 September 2011 10 January 2023
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

i5-2320 has 31.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon Bronze 3408U, on the other hand, has a 160% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Xeon Bronze 3408U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2320 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2320 is a desktop processor while Xeon Bronze 3408U is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2320 and Xeon Bronze 3408U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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