Intel Core i3-4010U vs Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2

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Intel Core i3-4010U or Intel Core i3-4010U – 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 i3-4010U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4010U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 features 15 processor cores and has the capability to manage 30 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-4010U Name Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon E7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4010U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4010U is 1.7 GHz
The Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 15
4 Threads 30
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.1 GHz
2x Cores 15x
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4010U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4010U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
Q2/2013 Release date --
11.1 Direct X --
20 Execution units --
160 Shaders --
7.5 Generation --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 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 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
16.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
2 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 130 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4010U 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 E7-2880 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
BGA 1168 Socket LGA 2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Haswell U Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 22 nm
3.0 MB L3-Cache 38.0 MB
-- Release price 3900 $