Intel Core i5-2320 vs Intel Xeon W-1270E

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-2320 or Intel Core i5-2320 – 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 i5-2320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-1270E features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-1270E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon W
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Xeon W-1200
2 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2320 Name Intel Xeon W-1270E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2320 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-1270E has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1270E 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.
4 Threads 16
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.2 GHz
4x Cores 8x
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2320 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, 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 W-1270E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1270E uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
6 Generation 9.5
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders 192
32 nm Technology 14 nm
6 Execution units 24
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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 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 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2933
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2320 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-1270E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
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
Q3/2011 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Comet Lake W
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1200
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
177 $ Release price 367 $