i3-12100TE vs Xeon E3-1280 v2

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1280 v2
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 69 Watt
4.21
Core i3-12100TE
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
7.61
+80.8%

Core i3-12100TE outperforms Xeon E3-1280 v2 by an impressive 81% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1280 v2 and Core i3-12100TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1385966
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.02no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.6720.19
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date14 May 2012 (12 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$645no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1280 v2 and Core i3-12100TE 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size160 mm2163 mm2
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1280 v2 and Core i3-12100TE 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
SocketFCLGA11551700
Power consumption (TDP)69 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1280 v2 and Core i3-12100TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1280 v2 and Core i3-12100TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1280 v2 and Core i3-12100TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1280 v2 and Core i3-12100TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size32.77 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1280 v2 and Core i3-12100TE.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 E3-1280 v2 4.21
i3-12100TE 7.61
+80.8%

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 E3-1280 v2 6563
i3-12100TE 11859
+80.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.21 7.61
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 69 Watt 35 Watt

i3-12100TE has a 80.8% higher aggregate performance score, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 97.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-12100TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1280 v2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1280 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-12100TE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1280 v2 and Core i3-12100TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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