Xeon E5540 vs i5-3330

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3330
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.59
+47.2%
Xeon E5540
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
1.76

Core i5-3330 outperforms Xeon E5540 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3330 and Xeon E5540 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17252021
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.190.64
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.172.07
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Gainestown (2009−2010)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)30 March 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$360$30

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E5540 has 237% better value for money than i5-3330.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3330 and Xeon E5540 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3 GHz2.53 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size133 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data76 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data731 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3330 and Xeon E5540 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3330 and Xeon E5540. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data40 Bit
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3330 and Xeon E5540 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3330 and Xeon E5540 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3330 and Xeon E5540. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB144 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500N/A
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 i5-3330 and Xeon E5540 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3330 and Xeon E5540.

PCIe version3.02.0

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.

i5-3330 2.59
+47.2%
Xeon E5540 1.76

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.

i5-3330 4098
+47.3%
Xeon E5540 2783

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.

i5-3330 559
+48.7%
Xeon E5540 376

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.

i5-3330 1651
+20%
Xeon E5540 1376

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.59 1.76
Recency 3 September 2012 30 March 2009
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 80 Watt

i5-3330 has a 47.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 3.9% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5540, on the other hand, has 100% more threads.

The Core i5-3330 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5540 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3330 is a desktop processor while Xeon E5540 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3330 and Xeon E5540, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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