Intel Core i3-550 vs Intel Xeon X3440

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-550 or Intel Core i3-550 – 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 i3-550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-550, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Xeon X3440 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Xeon X series.
To use the Intel Xeon X3440, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Intel Core i3 500 Group Intel Xeon X
1 Generation 0
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-550 Name Intel Xeon X3440
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-550 is 3.2 GHz
The Intel Xeon X3440 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon X3440 is 2.53 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.93 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 8
None None 2.93 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.53 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-550 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 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 X3440 does not have integrated graphics.
24 Shaders --
Q1/2010 Release date --
32 nm Technology --
10.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
5 Generation --
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name
 
 

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 --
No VC-1 --
No JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode AVC --
Decode h264 --
No VP9 --
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 21.0 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 32.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-800
Yes ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 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 95 W watts.
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-550 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon X3440 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q2/2010 Release date Q3/2009
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
32 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
117 $ Release price 230 $
Clarkdale Architecture Lynnfield
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
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 1156 Socket LGA 1156
512.0 KB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
2763
2763
Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1170
1170

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
2136
2136
Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
992
992

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
1219
1219
Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
717
717

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
668
668
Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
489
489

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
569
569
Intel Core i3-550
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
505
505