i5-3210M vs Xeon E3-1265L v4

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1265L v4
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
4.46
+182%
Core i5-3210M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.58

Xeon E3-1265L v4 outperforms Core i5-3210M by a whopping 182% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i5-3210M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13422113
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency11.844.19
Architecture codenameBroadwell-DT (2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i5-3210M 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 speed2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size182 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i5-3210M 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i5-3210M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM128 MBno data
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i5-3210M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i5-3210M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i5-3210M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.8 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro P6300Intel HD Graphics 4000
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.1 GHz
Execution Units48no data
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i5-3210M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i5-3210M.

PCIe version3.03.0
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 E3-1265L v4 4.46
+182%
i5-3210M 1.58

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 E3-1265L v4 6954
+182%
i5-3210M 2464

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.46 1.58
Recency 2 June 2015 1 June 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm

Xeon E3-1265L v4 has a 182.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon E3-1265L v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3210M in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1265L v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-3210M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Core i5-3210M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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