i3-N305 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-N305
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.28
+110%

Core i3-N305 outperforms Xeon E3-1225 v2 by a whopping 110% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-N305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16471073
Place by popularitynot in top-10078
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.79no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency3.6739.62
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date14 May 2012 (12 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$200$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-N305 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.2 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per module)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-N305 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-N305. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
GPIOno data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-N305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-N305 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-N305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32.77 GB16 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD P4000Intel UHD Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-N305.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9
USB revisionno data2.0/3.2

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-N305 6.28
+110%

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-N305 9980
+110%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.99 6.28
Recency 14 May 2012 3 January 2023
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 15 Watt

i3-N305 has a 110% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 413.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-N305 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-N305 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i3-N305, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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