i5-3337U vs Xeon E5-2440

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2440
2012
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
3.83
+190%
Core i5-3337U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.32

Xeon E5-2440 outperforms Core i5-3337U by a whopping 190% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2440 and Core i5-3337U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14582254
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.02no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency3.827.35
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EN (2012)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date14 May 2012 (12 years ago)1 January 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$295$225

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2440 and Core i5-3337U 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads124
Base clock speed2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate7.2 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache15360 KB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size294 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors1,270 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2440 and Core i5-3337U 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA1356FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2440 and Core i5-3337U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-+
Demand Based Switching+-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2440 and Core i5-3337U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2440 and Core i5-3337U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2440 and Core i5-3337U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Maximum memory size384 GB32 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2440 and Core i5-3337U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2440 and Core i5-3337U.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes2416

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 E5-2440 3.83
+190%
i5-3337U 1.32

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 E5-2440 6091
+191%
i5-3337U 2094

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.83 1.32
Recency 14 May 2012 1 January 2013
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 17 Watt

Xeon E5-2440 has a 190.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

i5-3337U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 458.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2440 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3337U in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2440 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-3337U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2440 and Core i5-3337U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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