Ultra 5 226V vs Xeon E3-1225

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1225
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.46
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
11.92
+385%

Core Ultra 5 226V outperforms Xeon E3-1225 by a whopping 385% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1225 and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1765653
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.59no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency2.4566.32
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date3 April 2011 (13 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1225 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads48
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1225 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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
SocketLGA1155FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1225 and Core Ultra 5 226V. 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 Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
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-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1225 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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 and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1225 and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD P3000Intel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHz1.85 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1225 and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1225 and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1225 and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1225 and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes204
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

Xeon E3-1225 2.46
Ultra 5 226V 11.92
+385%

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 3905
Ultra 5 226V 18938
+385%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.46 11.92
Recency 3 April 2011 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 226V has a 384.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 458.8% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 226V is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1225 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1225 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 226V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1225 and Core Ultra 5 226V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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