Intel Core i3-3250 vs Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-3250 or Intel Core i3-3250 – 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 i3-3250 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3250, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Xeon E3 v6
3 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-3250 Name Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon E3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3250 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3250 is 3.5 GHz
The Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.7 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3250 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3250 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6 uses the Intel HD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
48 Shaders 192
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2016
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 24
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7 Generation 9.5
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics P630
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 73 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 73 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3250 is manufactured using a 22 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 E3-1225 v6 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
117 $ Release price --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Kaby Lake S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
11514
11514
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
5740
5740

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3948
3948
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2725
2725

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3934
3934
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1272
1272

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3724
3724
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1577
1577

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1340
1340
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
610
610

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1225 v6
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
584
584
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
310
310