Xeon W-3345 vs i5-3210M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3210M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.55
Xeon W-3345
2021
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
28.77
+1756%

Xeon W-3345 outperforms Core i5-3210M by a whopping 1756% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3210M and Xeon W-3345 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2129157
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency4.1910.89
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ice Lake-W (2021)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)29 July 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3210M and Xeon W-3345 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads448
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data81 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3210M and Xeon W-3345 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
SocketFCPGA988FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3210M and Xeon W-3345. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-3210M and Xeon W-3345 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3210M and Xeon W-3345 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3210M and Xeon W-3345. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB4 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 4000no 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 i5-3210M and Xeon W-3345 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3210M and Xeon W-3345.

PCIe version3.04
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.

i5-3210M 1.55
Xeon W-3345 28.77
+1756%

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.

i5-3210M 2464
Xeon W-3345 45694
+1754%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-3210M 494
Xeon W-3345 1460
+196%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-3210M 999
Xeon W-3345 13695
+1271%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.55 28.77
Recency 1 June 2012 29 July 2021
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 4 48
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 250 Watt

i5-3210M has 614.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon W-3345, on the other hand, has a 1756.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 1100% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 120% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon W-3345 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3210M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-3210M is a notebook processor while Xeon W-3345 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3210M and Xeon W-3345, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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