Xeon W-3323 vs i5-2500

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2500
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.59
Xeon W-3323
2021
12 cores / 24 threads, 220 Watt
16.29
+529%

Xeon W-3323 outperforms Core i5-2500 by a whopping 529% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2500 and Xeon W-3323 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1724403
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.66no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.587.01
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ice Lake-W (2021)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)29 July 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$85no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2500 and Xeon W-3323 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data84 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2500 and Xeon W-3323 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
SocketLGA1155FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt220 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2500 and Xeon W-3323. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-2500 and Xeon W-3323 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2500 and Xeon W-3323 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2500 and Xeon W-3323. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
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 i5-2500 and Xeon W-3323 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2500 and Xeon W-3323.

PCIe version2.04
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.

i5-2500 2.59
Xeon W-3323 16.29
+529%

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.

i5-2500 4111
Xeon W-3323 25875
+529%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.59 16.29
Recency 9 January 2011 29 July 2021
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 220 Watt

i5-2500 has 131.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon W-3323, on the other hand, has a 529% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 220% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon W-3323 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2500 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2500 is a desktop processor while Xeon W-3323 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2500 and Xeon W-3323, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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