Intel Core i3-2330E vs Intel Xeon E-2236

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Intel Core i3-2330E or Intel Core i3-2330E – 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 i3-2330E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2330E, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2236 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2236, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon E
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Xeon E-2200
Intel Core i3-2330E Name Intel Xeon E-2236
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2330E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330E is 2.2 GHz
The Intel Xeon E-2236 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2236 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 4.8 GHz
4 Threads 6
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
2x Cores 6x
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 3.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2330E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330E 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 E-2236 does not have integrated graphics.
6 Generation --
Q1/2011 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
96 Shaders --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
32 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
10.1 Direct X --
 
 

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 JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No AV1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 80 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2330E 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 E-2236 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2019
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Coffee Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
PGA 988 Socket LGA 1151-2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 255 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes