i5-3427U vs Xeon X3440

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X3440
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
1.78
+23.6%
Core i5-3427U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.44

Xeon X3440 outperforms Core i5-3427U by a significant 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X3440 and Core i5-3427U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20222194
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency1.747.87
Architecture codenameno dataIvy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 July 2009 (15 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225

Detailed specifications

Xeon X3440 and Core i5-3427U 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 speed2.53 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB Intel® Smart Cache3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data118 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X3440 and Core i5-3427U 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X3440 and Core i5-3427U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® AVX
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching+-
PAE36 Bitno data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Xeon X3440 and Core i5-3427U 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 X3440 and Core i5-3427U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X3440 and Core i5-3427U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

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 data1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X3440 and Core i5-3427U integrated GPUs.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3440 and Core i5-3427U.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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 X3440 1.78
+23.6%
i5-3427U 1.44

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 X3440 2773
+23.5%
i5-3427U 2245

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 X3440 381
i5-3427U 431
+13.1%

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 X3440 1187
+35.2%
i5-3427U 878

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.78 1.44
Recency 1 July 2009 1 June 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 17 Watt

Xeon X3440 has a 23.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i5-3427U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 458.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon X3440 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3427U in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X3440 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-3427U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X3440 and Core i5-3427U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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