i3-3210 vs Xeon E5-2689

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2689
2012
8 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
6.25
+343%
Core i3-3210
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.41

Xeon E5-2689 outperforms Core i3-3210 by a whopping 343% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2689 and Core i3-3210 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10832223
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.20
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesXeonno data
Power efficiency5.142.42
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EP (2012)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date6 March 2012 (12 years ago)1 January 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$120

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2689 and Core i3-3210 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads164
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)3072 KB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size435 mm294 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
Number of transistors2,270 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2689 and Core i3-3210 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
Socket2011FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Core i3-3210. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2689 and Core i3-3210 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 E5-2689 and Core i3-3210 are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Core i3-3210. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
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 cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.05 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2689 and Core i3-3210 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Core i3-3210.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes40no data

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 E5-2689 6.25
+343%
i3-3210 1.41

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 E5-2689 9922
+344%
i3-3210 2233

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.25 1.41
Recency 6 March 2012 1 January 2013
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 55 Watt

Xeon E5-2689 has a 343.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

i3-3210, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 109.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2689 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3210 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2689 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-3210 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2689 and Core i3-3210, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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