i3-3240 vs Xeon W3570

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W3570
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
2.06
+41.1%
Core i3-3240
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.46

Xeon W3570 outperforms Core i3-3240 by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W3570 and Core i3-3240 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19072176
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.342.62
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.502.51
Architecture codenameBloomfield (2008−2010)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)3 September 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$480$75

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-3240 has 671% better value for money than Xeon W3570.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W3570 and Core i3-3240 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz3.4 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 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die size263 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
Number of transistors731 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W3570 and Core i3-3240 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1366FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W3570 and Core i3-3240. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Xeon W3570 and Core i3-3240 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 W3570 and Core i3-3240 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W3570 and Core i3-3240. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size24 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 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 W3570 and Core i3-3240 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W3570 and Core i3-3240.

PCIe version2.02.0

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 W3570 2.06
+41.1%
i3-3240 1.46

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 W3570 3267
+40.4%
i3-3240 2327

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 W3570 493
i3-3240 545
+10.5%

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 W3570 1748
+56.8%
i3-3240 1115

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.06 1.46
Recency 30 March 2009 3 September 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 55 Watt

Xeon W3570 has a 41.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-3240, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 136.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W3570 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3240 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W3570 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-3240 is a desktop one.


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