i5-3210M vs Xeon E5-2676 V3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2676 V3
2015
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
8.54
+451%
Core i5-3210M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.55

Xeon E5-2676 V3 outperforms Core i5-3210M by a whopping 451% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Core i5-3210M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8942128
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency6.734.19
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release dateJune 2015 (9 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2676 V3 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads244
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size356 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2676 V3 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 configuration21
Socket2011-3FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Core i5-3210M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Core i5-3210M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Core i5-3210M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Core i5-3210M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channelDDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s

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 E5-2676 V3 and Core i5-3210M integrated GPUs.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Core i5-3210M.

PCIe version3.03.0
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 E5-2676 V3 8.54
+451%
i5-3210M 1.55

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 E5-2676 V3 13573
+451%
i5-3210M 2464

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 E5-2676 V3 629
+27.3%
i5-3210M 494

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 E5-2676 V3 2308
+131%
i5-3210M 999

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.54 1.55
Physical cores 12 2
Threads 24 4
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon E5-2676 V3 has a 451% higher aggregate performance score, and 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

i5-3210M, on the other hand, has 242.9% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2676 V3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3210M in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2676 V3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-3210M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Core i5-3210M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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