i3-13100 vs Xeon E3-1225 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1225 v2
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.99
Core i3-13100
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 60 Watt
8.47
+183%

Core i3-13100 outperforms Xeon E3-1225 v2 by a whopping 183% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1647903
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.7939.64
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.6713.35
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date14 May 2012 (12 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$200$134

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-13100 has 2115% better value for money than Xeon E3-1225 v2.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100 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 speed3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt60 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100. 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® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
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

Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32.77 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD P4000Intel UHD Graphics 730
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

Xeon E3-1225 v2 2.99
i3-13100 8.47
+183%

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.

Xeon E3-1225 v2 4745
i3-13100 13454
+184%

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.

Xeon E3-1225 v2 629
i3-13100 2277
+262%

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.

Xeon E3-1225 v2 1903
i3-13100 7414
+290%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.99 8.47
Recency 14 May 2012 4 January 2023
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 60 Watt

i3-13100 has a 183.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more threads, and 28.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-13100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1225 v2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1225 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-13100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-13100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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