i3-2357M vs Xeon E5-2650 v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2650 v4
2016
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
8.50
+1600%
Core i3-2357M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.50

Xeon E5-2650 v4 outperforms Core i3-2357M by a whopping 1600% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Core i3-2357M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8972897
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.59no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon E5Intel Core i3
Power efficiency7.662.78
Architecture codenameBroadwell-EP (2016)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date16 March 2016 (8 years ago)1 June 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,166$250

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Core i3-2357M 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads244
Base clock speed2.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz1.3 GHz
Bus typeQPIDMI 2.0
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplier2213
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size306.18 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature80 °C100 °C
Number of transistors3,400 million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Core i3-2357M 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Core i3-2357M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-+
Demand Based Switching+-
PAE46 Bitno data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Core i3-2357M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Core i3-2357M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Core i3-2357M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400DDR3
Maximum memory size1.5 TB16 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s21.335 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data950 MHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Core i3-2357M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Core i3-2357M.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes4016

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 E5-2650 v4 8.50
+1600%
i3-2357M 0.50

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 E5-2650 v4 13503
+1614%
i3-2357M 788

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon E5-2650 v4 554
+145%
i3-2357M 226

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon E5-2650 v4 2679
+412%
i3-2357M 523

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.50 0.50
Recency 16 March 2016 1 June 2011
Physical cores 12 2
Threads 24 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 17 Watt

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has a 1600% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

i3-2357M, on the other hand, has 517.6% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2650 v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2357M in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2650 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-2357M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Core i3-2357M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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