Intel Core i5-3475S vs Intel Xeon W-3275

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Intel Core i5-3475S or Intel Core i5-3475S – 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 i5-3475S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3475S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-3275 features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3275, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
3 Generation 7
Intel Core i5-3475S Name Intel Xeon W-3275
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3475S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3475S is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-3275 has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3275 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 28
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 28x
4 Threads 56
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3475S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3475S uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon W-3275 does not have integrated graphics.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology --
11.0 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
16 Execution units --
Q1/2011 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
128 Shaders --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
7 Generation --
-- 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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP9 --
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No AV1 --
 
 

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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
2 Memory channels 6
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 205 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3475S 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-3275 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2019
-- Release price 4250 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 38.5 MB
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Cascade Lake W