Xeon w5-3425 vs i7-640UM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-640UM
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 18 Watt
0.74
Xeon w5-3425
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 270 Watt
23.08
+3019%

Xeon w5-3425 outperforms Core i7-640UM by a whopping 3019% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-640UM and Xeon w5-3425 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2671225
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data52.11
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency3.898.08
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$305$1,189

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-640UM and Xeon w5-3425 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed1.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.27 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/sno data
Multiplier9no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)30 MB
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size81+114 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors382+177 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-640UM and Xeon w5-3425 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketBGA1288FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)18 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-640UM and Xeon w5-3425. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX-+
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-640UM and Xeon w5-3425 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-640UM and Xeon w5-3425 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-640UM and Xeon w5-3425. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size8 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth12.799 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel ProcessorsN/A
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency500 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-640UM and Xeon w5-3425 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-640UM and Xeon w5-3425.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes16112

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.

i7-640UM 0.74
Xeon w5-3425 23.08
+3019%

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.

i7-640UM 1183
Xeon w5-3425 36659
+2999%

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.

i7-640UM 226
Xeon w5-3425 1912
+746%

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.

i7-640UM 442
Xeon w5-3425 12475
+2722%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.74 23.08
Recency 7 January 2010 15 February 2023
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 4 24
Power consumption (TDP) 18 Watt 270 Watt

i7-640UM has 1400% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-3425, on the other hand, has a 3018.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, and 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

The Xeon w5-3425 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-640UM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-640UM is a notebook processor while Xeon w5-3425 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-640UM and Xeon w5-3425, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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