Xeon E3-1220L v2 vs i5-2500T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2500T
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.84
+29.6%
Xeon E3-1220L v2
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.42

Core i5-2500T outperforms Xeon E3-1220L v2 by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2500T and Xeon E3-1220L v2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20032211
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.877.90
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)14 May 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2500T and Xeon E3-1220L v2 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2500T and Xeon E3-1220L v2 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
SocketLGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2500T and Xeon E3-1220L v2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switchingno data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Core i5-2500T and Xeon E3-1220L v2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Identity Protection++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2500T and Xeon E3-1220L v2 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2500T and Xeon E3-1220L v2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32.23 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
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 frequency1.25 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2500T and Xeon E3-1220L v2 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2500T and Xeon E3-1220L v2.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i5-2500T 1.84
+29.6%
Xeon E3-1220L v2 1.42

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.

i5-2500T 2929
+30.3%
Xeon E3-1220L v2 2248

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.84 1.42
Recency 9 January 2011 14 May 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 17 Watt

i5-2500T has a 29.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

Xeon E3-1220L v2, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 164.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-2500T is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1220L v2 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2500T is a desktop processor while Xeon E3-1220L v2 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2500T and Xeon E3-1220L v2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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