i3-2100 vs Xeon L5609

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon L5609
2010
4 cores / 4 threads, 40 Watt
2.08
+77.8%
Core i3-2100
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.17

Xeon L5609 outperforms Core i3-2100 by an impressive 78% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon L5609 and Core i3-2100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18862358
Place by popularitynot in top-100100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.28
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.921.70
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date16 March 2010 (14 years ago)20 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$73

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon L5609 and Core i3-2100 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.86 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed1.86 GHz3.1 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 cache12 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size239 mm2131 mm2
Maximum core temperature63 °C69 °C
Number of transistors1,170 million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon L5609 and Core i3-2100 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
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA1366FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)40 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon L5609 and Core i3-2100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Xeon L5609 and Core i3-2100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon L5609 and Core i3-2100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon L5609 and Core i3-2100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size288 GB32 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon L5609 and Core i3-2100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon L5609 and Core i3-2100.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 L5609 2.08
+77.8%
i3-2100 1.17

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 L5609 3298
+77.5%
i3-2100 1858

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.08 1.17
Recency 16 March 2010 20 February 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 40 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon L5609 has a 77.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores, and 62.5% lower power consumption.

i3-2100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months.

The Xeon L5609 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon L5609 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-2100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon L5609 and Core i3-2100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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