i3-4110M vs Xeon E3-1231 v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1231 v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
4.44
+163%
Core i3-4110M
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
1.69

Xeon E3-1231 v3 outperforms Core i3-4110M by a whopping 163% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13192050
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.15no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesXeon (Desktop)Intel Core i3
Power efficiency5.254.32
Architecture codenameHaswell-WS (2013−2014)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date11 May 2014 (10 years ago)14 April 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$240$225

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2130 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million960 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCPGA946
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt37 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M.

PCIe version3.02
PCI Express lanes1616

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 E3-1231 v3 4.44
+163%
i3-4110M 1.69

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 E3-1231 v3 7049
+163%
i3-4110M 2678

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.44 1.69
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 37 Watt

Xeon E3-1231 v3 has a 162.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-4110M, on the other hand, has 116.2% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1231 v3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4110M in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1231 v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-4110M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1231 v3 and Core i3-4110M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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