Xeon X3230 vs i5-3570

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3570
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.22
+140%

Core i5-3570 outperforms Xeon X3230 by a whopping 140% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3570 and Xeon X3230 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16102264
Place by popularity41not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.47no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.811.29
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)1 July 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$231no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3570 and Xeon X3230 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)no data
Threads4no data
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHzno data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size133 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data60 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3570 and Xeon X3230 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1155LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570 and Xeon X3230. 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)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i5-3570 and Xeon X3230 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 i5-3570 and Xeon X3230 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570 and Xeon X3230. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3570 and Xeon X3230 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570 and Xeon X3230.

PCIe version3.0no 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.

i5-3570 3.22
+140%
Xeon X3230 1.34

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.

i5-3570 4931
+140%
Xeon X3230 2052

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.22 1.34
Recency 1 June 2012 1 July 2007
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 95 Watt

i5-3570 has a 140.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 195.5% more advanced lithography process, and 23.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3570 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3230 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3570 is a desktop processor while Xeon X3230 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3570 and Xeon X3230, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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