Intel Core i3-2310E vs Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3

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Intel Core i3-2310E or Intel Core i3-2310E – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-2310E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2310E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon E5
Intel Core i3-2310E Name Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2310E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2310E is 2.1 GHz
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 8
None None 3.0 GHz
4 Threads 16
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 8x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2310E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2310E uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2011 Release date --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
10.1 Direct X --
12 Execution units --
6 Generation --
96 Shaders --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No JPEG --
No VP8 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 59.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 4
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 90 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 90 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2310E is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 2011-3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Haswell E