Intel Core i3-5157U vs Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3

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Intel Core i3-5157U or Intel Core i3-5157U – 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 i3-5157U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-5157U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 E5-2698 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon E5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-5157U Name Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
Intel Core i 5000U Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
5 Generation 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-5157U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5157U is 2.5 GHz
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 16x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 32
None None 3.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-5157U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5157U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 6100, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2015 Release date --
48 Execution units --
11.2 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders --
Intel Iris Graphics 6100 GPU name
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
8 Generation --
14 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 135 W watts.
23 W TDP down None
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 135 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-5157U is manufactured using a 14 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 E5-2698 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 40.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2015 Release date Q3/2014
BGA 1168 Socket LGA 2011-3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 40.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Broadwell U Architecture Haswell E
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
54216
54216
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
5221
5221

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
11089
11089
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1398
1398

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
7362
7362
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1583
1583

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
3740
3740
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
2492
2492

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
2544
2544
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
263
263

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
1147
1147
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
793
793